Meldon Valley
Findspot (21st Century), Bead (Roman)
Site Name Meldon Valley
Classification Findspot (21st Century), Bead (Roman)
Canmore ID 370281
Site Number NT24SW 218
NGR NT 21 41
Datum OSGB36 - NGR
Permalink http://canmore.org.uk/site/370281
- Council Scottish Borders, The
- Parish Peebles
- Former Region Borders
- Former District Tweeddale
- Former County Peebles-shire
Artefact Recovery
NT 21 41 A Roman blue glass melon bead fragment was found casually in an area of known Iron Age settlement, suggesting it had come into local hands in antiquity. Around 25% survives, but the unworn fractures suggest it broke recently. The ends are worn from use, and the high-relief ribbing is also worn. H 17mm, D c25mm, perforation D c12mm.
Claimed as Treasure Trove (TT 107/19) and allocated to LiveBorders Museum Service
Fraser Hunter – National Museums Scotland
(Source: DES Volume 21)
