Caltrop
Description
Caltrop of iron, small, from the Roman site at Newstead (Trimontium), 80 - 180 AD. Caltrops are weapons made up of two or more sharp metal objects (such as spikes or nails) and twisted in a way that one of them always points up. These are used to stop and disable vehicles. Image © National Museums Scotland
Object Information
Date Created:
1st-2nd Century CE
Local ID:
X.FRA 224
Collection:
National Museums Scotland
Place of Creation/Discovery:
Trimontium
Materials:
Iron
Cultural Attribution:
Roman
Period:
1st-2nd Century CE
Classification:
Weaponry, Military
Rights:
In Copyright- National Museums Scotland