Newstead
Findspot, Point (Iron)(Prehistoric)
Site Name Newstead
Classification Findspot, Point (Iron)(Prehistoric)
Canmore ID 109467
Site Number NT53SE 20.15
NGR NT 5707 3427
Datum OSGB36 - NGR
Permalink http://canmore.org.uk/site/109467
- Council Scottish Borders, The
- Parish Melrose
- Former Region Borders
- Former District Ettrick And Lauderdale
- Former County Roxburghshire
NT53SE 20.15 5707 3427
NT 5707 3427 A pointed fragment of iron found on the farm road along the S side of the Roman fort of Trimontium is identified as the point of an iron fore-shaft pilum. The nature and location of the find lends support to the conclusion that the 1st-century occupation of the site ended with hostile action. The find is currently held in the Trimontium Museum, Melrose.
W Lonie 1996.
Sbc Note
Visibility: Not applicable. Site of a provenanced find recorded in documentary sources.
Information from Scottish Borders Council
