Newstead Helmet, Roman cavalry helmet in Newstead, Scotland
The Newstead Helmet features an iron headpiece and face mask depicting a youth with curly hair wearing a laurel wreath pattern on its surface.
Excavated in 1905 from a Roman fort pit in Trimontium, the helmet dates to 80-100 AD when Roman auxiliary cavalry units operated in northern Britain.
The helmet design combines Roman military craftsmanship with Celtic artistic elements, reflecting the interactions between Roman forces and local populations in Britain.
The National Museum of Scotland in Edinburgh maintains and displays this iron helmet alongside additional Roman military artifacts from the Newstead Collection.
The helmet contains a bronze plate with embossed chevron patterns and remnants of silver or tin plating, plus an attachment for decorative plumes.
Location: Scottish Borders
GPS coordinates: 55.60200,-2.68500
Latest update: March 3, 2025 04:32
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