07-17-2012, 12:17 PM
In the attached pdf from W H Manning's Catalogue of the Romano-British Iron Tools, Fittings and Weapons in the British Museum (ISBN 0-7141-1370-0) figures S8 to 11 are all held to be in a military context, Hod Hill, so the latest date would be mid first century.
The finds are assumed to be from Hod Hill because they form part of the Durden collection (perhaps the most famous piece being the Hod Hill spatha) and are therefore cavalry/auxiliary as opposed to confirmed Legionary use.
Manning's short intro to the Chain section may be of use to you.
The finds are assumed to be from Hod Hill because they form part of the Durden collection (perhaps the most famous piece being the Hod Hill spatha) and are therefore cavalry/auxiliary as opposed to confirmed Legionary use.
Manning's short intro to the Chain section may be of use to you.
Moi Watson
Life should NOT be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in an attractive and well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, Merlot in one hand, Cigar in the other; body thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and screaming "WOO HOO, what a ride!
Life should NOT be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in an attractive and well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, Merlot in one hand, Cigar in the other; body thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and screaming "WOO HOO, what a ride!
