"And in one earth-worn helmet Lies the majesty of Rome"
SCOTTISH ARCHAEOLOGY MONTH - ‘KALENDS OF SEPTEMBER’ WALK - on Saturday 1st September 07 walk round the huge Trimontium complex at Newstead, including the ‘high spot’ of the Walk on the Leaderfoot Viaduct. For more detail of this free event link to the full details.
Up Close and Visible - a selection of Newstead Artefacts is a new museum exhibit full of Roman treasures not previously seen outside the National Museum in Edinburgh. Come to the Three Hills Roman Heritage Centre and explore this interactive display that contains Parade helmets, Cavalry equipment, Luxuries, Jewellery and Beliefs.
Curle Plaque Procession - on Saturday 2nd September 06 as part of the Scottish Archaeology Month a plaque was unveiled in Melrose. To learn more about the afternoon event and see images of the march link here.
Original Parade Helmet - A unique and beautiful Roman Helmet found by James
Curle in the 1905 -10 dig returns to Melrose and currently forms the centrepiece of the Museum's exhibits.
Meeting the Ancestor - The face of a Roman soldier - 'Trimontium Man'
reconstructed from his skull, found in 1846,
can be seen in the Museum.
For a report on the Site Safari click on the link below.
Linked Website - www.curlesnewstead.org.uk
"A Roman Frontier Post and its People:
the Fort of Newstead in the Parish of Melrose"
James Curle FSA Scot: FSA
