Bullets, Ballistas, and Burnswark: A Roman Assault on a Hillfort in Scotland
Bullets, Ballistas, and Burnswark – Current ArchaeologyDownload Written by Trimontium Trust Chairman John Reid, this is a seven page article in Current Archaeology magazine. It…
Bronze Jug : NMS ref X.FRA 1194
https://youtu.be/sIjBMfVIKaE Video © National Museums Scotland. This stunning bronze jug was found at Trimontium during the 1905-1910 excavations and now on display in National Museums…
Ballista : Replica by Roman Military Research Society
The ballista was an ancient weapon that launched either bolts or stones at a distant target. This replica ballista is on display in our museum…
Animal Figure Terracotta Horse : NMS ref X.FRA 1600
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QGYvdvJ9KYw This white terracotta double horse figure is a unique and charming find. Measuring 16cm in height, this Roman terracotta figurine of paired horses dates…
Trimontium Roman Fort, Newstead, Scottish Borders.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hF73ddqOsgc Drought cropmarks from 2018 show the fort layout in amazing detail In 1846 the construction of a Victorian railway cutting east of Newstead village…
