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Roman plumbata or throwing dart by harry

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Roman plumbata or throwing dart by harry

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This is made of lead and iron. It is 15cm long and 2cm wide. This dart or spear head was attached to a wooden shaft with feathers

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tgis is also known as a throwing dart. It is made of iron and lead. It is 15cm long and 2cm wide.

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This was found in a grave in Elseham, Essex. it dates back to 2nd century AD. It was probably used as an ink pot. It is made of bronze panels decorated with enamel.

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This helmet is made of bronze. It was found in the river Thames, near Waterloo bridge in London. It dates to 1st century Bc. People used to think it was a jesters cap!

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This is bronze figurine of a gladiator. It dates back to Roman Britain 1st-2nd Century

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One of the most famous type of Roman art is mosaic making. Romans borrowed the art from Greeks but the first people who made mosaics were from Mesopotamia (now Iraq). Mosaics were made to decorate floors and were made up of many small pieces of stone (or sometimes pottery) called tesserae.

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material : Lead

Age : Roman Empire 1st - 5th Century

Description: Interesting piece of ancient culture and history. A small lead gaming dice with impressed dots indicating the numbers. Each side has a different number however there are least two sides that have "four". This indicates that it was perhaps used from a game that required to fours, as there clearly is not "six".

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4th century completed emerald seal box by Rowlan 

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4th century completed emerald seal box by Rowlan 

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a beautifully decorated completed bronze seal box this item is a shape of a lamp and falls within that categorizea type

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material : Lead

Age : Roman Empire 4th to 5th AD

Description: Used to secure imperial shipments which may have included gifts or bribes to other foreign powers or for supplies to the troops. Finding one with part of an inscription on it is quite rare and unusual.

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late 2nd century lorcia segmentata armor buckle by Rowlan 

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late 2nd century lorcia segmentata armor buckle by Rowlan 

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a working bronze lorcia segmentata  strap buckle  for the Corbrige (earlier) style of segmentata plate armor

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the fragmented colletion of sliver sheets witch are gold plated were at one time at least 2 or 3 different late roman helmets

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material : Bronze

Age : 3rd -4th Century AD Roman Empire

Description:Large bronze military pan. The handle has distinct Roman curves, rim of the bow is thick and is even all around.

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Its made from molded clay.

It dates 2nd to 3rd century AD.

The lamp was made by putting two molded pieces together and leaving to harden.

The two holes allowed oil to be put in a wick to be placed inside.

It could have been used to light the interior of a house or carried by hand.

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It was made from Bronze/Copper Alloy.

It dates from the 1st - 3rd Century AD.

This ring is quite small with two crescent shaped pieces side by side on the bezel with a groove in the middle which tapers into a split band.  Each of the shaped crescent has been inscribed with I X V on one crescent with I P V on the other.  It is not known the meaning of these but it is thought that IP may be an abbreviation of emperor.

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Lorica Segmentata bronze tie hook, by Lewis

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Lorica Segmentata bronze tie hook, by Lewis

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It was made from bronze/copper alloy.

It dates from 1st to early 2nd century AD.

This was the standard armour for the Roman Legionary during Roman's prime th needed a string to lace up the front segments. Each piece was 2.7cm long by 1.4cm wide.

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2nd or 3rd century scale armour fragment, by Lewis

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2nd or 3rd century scale armour fragment, by Lewis

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Its made from silvered bronze and copper alloy.

It dates from the 1st - 5th Century AD.

Each piece has two holes at the top and to either side.  When all the pieces were strung together it formed an item of armour of different shapes.  This was expensive to make and maintain and was therefore normally only worn by the wealthier cavarlymen.

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5th Century Gold Body Chain by Katie A-S

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5th Century Gold Body Chain by Katie A-S

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Found at Hoxne ('Hoxon') in 1992

The gold chain had nine jewels set into it, a central amethyst four garnets and four empty holes which probably had pearls in them. The body chain was worn over the shoulders and round the chest, this one could only be worn by a slim or young lady.

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Discovered in the Koblenx hord

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Discover in the Koblenx hord.

It dates from the late 4th - early 5th Century AD.

It was made from solid silver.

It was used to attach the neck guard and cheek pieces.

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Buckle

Discovered in the Koblenx hord

Late 4th, early 5th Century AD

It was made from solid silver

It was used to attach the neck guard and cheek pieces

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2nd Century                                       Lorica              Segmentata Armor buckle by Ben

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2nd Century                                       Lorica              Segmentata Armor buckle by Ben

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This is a strap buckle a was used from the 1st to early 2nd Century AD.

The buckle is made from Bronze/Copper alloy.

This was part of the standard armor for the Roman legionary during Rome's prime.

This buckle has an elaborate floral design for the back half and the two holes are still present where the buckle would have been attached to the armor.

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This is a small gaming dice, made from Lead.

The gaming dice was used from the 1st to the 5th century AD.

It has impressed dots to indicate a number. Most dice have the sides numbered one to six, however this interestingly has the number four twice and no number six on it, which may suggest that the Romans played a game that required the number four twice.

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Roman Iron Stylus with silver inlay by Ben

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Roman Iron Stylus with silver inlay by Ben

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This is an ancient version of a pen used from the 3rd to the 5th century AD.

The Stylus was made from Iron and Silver and used to write on a wax tablet.

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3rd or 4th Century AD Spatha chape by Katie A-S.

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3rd or 4th Century AD Spatha chape by Katie A-S.

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A chape was made out of iron and it went on the end of the scabbard which was often made out of wood. The scabbard normally holds the spatha which is another name for a sword. The chape protects the tip of the sword.

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4th Century Late Roman Iron and Lead Plumbata             or throwing dart by Ben

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4th Century Late Roman Iron and Lead Plumbata             or throwing dart by Ben

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These were weapons/spear heads used in the 4th and 5th century AD.

The dart head  or spear heads were made from Iron with a lead weight attached to the anterior end.

There was some variation in the style and sizes of the throwing darts, as shown below:

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Fragmented remains of a largeMithraic Bronze Plaque by Ben

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Fragmented remains of a largeMithraic Bronze Plaque by Ben

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Discovered in the Balkans in 2006.

This is an ancient piece of artwork and is made from Bronze/Copper alloy.

The pieces make up a picture which shows military and religious scenes from Roman times. The ronze has been engraved with figures and animals.

The biggest figure on the piece is believed to be Mithras.

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Silver Arm and Plaque from a small statue of victory by Zia

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Silver Arm and Plaque from a small statue of victory by Zia

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Roman Britain, 2nd-4th century AD

The plaque was originally attached to the wrist with the inscription "To Victory to the Victorious Sixth legion. The statue probably came from the shrine of the Roman army's legion victrix based at York from the early 2nd-4th century AD.

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materials made from silver sheeting with a gold gilded surface.

late 4th, early 5th century AD.

It protected the Roman's head in battle. It was strong and stable.

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It was made out of Iron with some wood impression

It dates from the 3rd to late 4th century AD.

It is for fighting and protection.

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Fibulas date from the mid 4th century AD.

They were made from Bronze, Copper, Alloy and Gold plated.

They were used as a weapon.

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Dated 360'363 AD Julian 2nd as Augustus coin by Katie A-S

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Dated 360'363 AD Julian 2nd as Augustus coin by Katie A-S

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Julian II's coins had pagan symbols like bulls printed on them. Julian the 2nd let the people have their religion's and didn't force anyone to change their religion.

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three different sling bullets one with the remains of an inscription. the slingshots are all oval shaped and symmetric with a thick patina coating and it looks like it can do serious damage

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1st to 5th century AD Bone handled knife by Katie A-S

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1st to 5th century AD Bone handled knife by Katie A-S

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An iron and bone handled knife with gold inlays. It has three inlaid lines and the posts have been surrounded by golden circles. It is very beautiful and someone very important must have owned it.

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1st to 5th AD

Made out of Iron,Bone with a gold inlay. Used for cutting meat

This Knife has kept its shape very well.

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Late 2nd to mid 3rd century materials- bronze copper alloy To reinforce the helmet to dissipate the force of a blow.

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Age-mid 3rd centry AD

material-silver and bronze and copper alloy

used as a belt buckle for the Roman army many of the buckels had engraving on them.

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1st or 2nd Century Lorica Hamata Hook by Katie A-S

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1st or 2nd Century Lorica Hamata Hook by Katie A-S

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It is worn across your chest and it helps to secure your shoulder armour

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It was made from Cumbrian sandstone and was found shortly before 1587 in the north west corner of the fort in Mary Port,Cumbria. There are inscriptions and carvings on the back and sides, including a knife and axe used to sacrifice animals.

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This beautiful bronze vessel was made by a Celtic craftsman named Boduogenus. His name appears on the handle. His decoration includes creatures from the sea, vines and ivy. Made in either Gaul or Britain, it shows the highest quality of craftsmanship.

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Gladius mainzining  scabbrd top by Isabella

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Gladius mainzining  scabbrd top by Isabella

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gladius mainzening scabbord top used during the early mid 1st century AD. the upper attachments clamping the wooden pieces of the scabbord together near the hilt of the sword.

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it was found in maryport cumbria

it was made in 3 AD

It was dedicated by caius cornelius peregrihus

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1st-3rd century fragment of hybrid armor by Isabella

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1st-3rd century fragment of hybrid armor by Isabella

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an extremely rare (one of only 15 other documented examples) of lorica hamata squamataque.

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Late roman spangenhelm cheek piece by Isabella

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Late roman spangenhelm cheek piece by Isabella

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the nearly complete left cheek piece for a multi piece or spangenhelm type helmet. Isabella f

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the item was a thin piece of lead which was folded over numrius timesin ancient times.

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The Greeks invented coins around 600BC.

Roman Coins are made out of metals such as Gold, Brass Copper and Silver.

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rounded spatha chape it is made from iron and silver

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rounded spatha chape it is made from iron and silver

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the thicknes is 10 . 80mm this chape was  decorated silver and it was made  the 3 century ad by Dylan

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It was found in the Netherlands

It was made in 312 AD

It was made from copper alloy

used in battle

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It was found in the river Thames, London

It was made in 1st century AD

It was made from iron

The scabbard plate is decorated with embossed motifs

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It was found in Germany

It was made in 15 AD

It was made from bronze covered in tin and some parts gold

It would have been owned by an officer

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It was found hawkedon , suffolk

It was made in 1century AD

It was made from bronze

The nearest place the gladiators are likely to have fought was colchester

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Lots of Torcs were found in Snettisham in Norfolk.

A Torc is from around 50BC.

Torcs were made from metal such as Bronze, Gold and Silver.

Torcs were worn on the neck as a neck ring

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Paw and huff prins animals have descovered by archaeologisit in England by sophie

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It was found at Dura Europos.

It was made in the 200sAD.

It was mostly made out of wood, then covered with leather.

It was used for protection.

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The A46&A15 were a Roman roads .A 46 used to be called fosse way.by sophie

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A lot of Roman food, soup and porridge was eaten with spoons made from bronze and bone, and some wood. Some rich people also would use silver spoons.

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This mosaic was found in Pompey and it shows that dogs were used as guard dogs in Roman times. The sign said Cave Canem which means Beware of the dog.

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This helmet is very fancy so it would have been used for special occasions. A cavalry soldier would have worn it.

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This leather shoe was found in the north of England with hundreds of others.

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This was found in Egypt. It would have had bits of coloured wool to make clothes and a face.

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This was found in Egypt. A Roman child would have pulled it along on a string. It was made of wood.

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Rich Roman girls had these mini kitchen things to learn how a kitchen works so they could tell their servants what to do. They also played with them.

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Is the eariest vessel in the midenhall treasure made in gaul in the third century AD

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Bronze Crossbow fibula with amazing gold foiled design along the arch and c

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Age 4th or 5th century .

Made of iron and lead.

It is a dart head or spear head with a lead weight attached to one end.

It could be thrown over and under arm.

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a bronze triangular phalera milatry award Isabella f

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a bronze triangular phalera milatry award Isabella f

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the item has a protruding milatry eagle with its head turned right, perched on the top of a milatry thunder bolt. the eagle is extremely detailed and fine lines show of the feathered head, claws and wings.

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Found in Britain

Age from 1st or 2nd century.

Made from wood.

Used for scribbling plans down.

Procurators used this while looking after provinces.

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Found in Britain.

Age 1 or 2 century AD.

Made from silver.

It was used for putting hair back

Venus is the goddess of love.

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This small statue is of Mars, the Roman god of war and was sent as a gift by the Romans . It was found in Torksey, Lincolnshire and is dated to between 1st and 2nd century AD.

By Tess

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This long pin was designed to decorate a hairstyle ist

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This was found in the 1st-2nd century AD  on the site of the Bank  of England in London. Made of leather it has preserved remarkably.

By Tess

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It was found in the 1st century in London and is made out of bone. It was an accessory for fashionable women in Roman Britain.

By Tess

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This pendent is from a pair of baor that. By Sophie

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It was found in North Wrathall in Wiltshire. It is made out of boar's tusks and dates back to between 1st and 4th Century.

By Tess

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Gladius mainsis scabberd top used during early and mid 1st Ceuntry AD . The upper attachment clamping the wooden pieces of the scabbed together near the hilt of the sword.

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A Bronze Finger ring with two crescent shaped pieces side by side on the bezel with a groove down the middle which tapers into a split band. This ring is a fairly small size band is most likely a modern U.S size 5-6.

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Lead pig (ingot)                       By Jack D

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Lead pig (ingot)                       By Jack D

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A bar of lead

From Staffordshire UK

Age 76 AD

Made from lead

An ingot is used to transfer metals.

Lead in Latin is Plumbum!

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The item has a protruding military eagle with head turned right, perched on top of a military style thunderbolt. The eagle is externally detailed and fine lines to show of the feathers, head, claws and wings.

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The Spatha chape was found in the late 3rd century and the early 4th century AD. It was made out of iron, silver or gold.

By Tess

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The Bone Spindle and Worl where found together with the pyxis and the Knife and was likely burried together at one time.

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Respected in Roman way of life\ laws, and held a strong relationship with easten empire, under Jugtigtingicn 1

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A helmet crest                       by Jack D

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A helmet crest                       by Jack D

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A nearly complete helmet crest

Found in the Netherlands

Age 312 AD

Material: copper alloy with gold gliding

Used in battle

Believed to have been used by the great Roman emperor Constantine I

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A small lead gaming dice with impressed dots indicating the number. Each side has a different number however there are least two sides that have "four". This indicates that it was perhaps used from a game that required two "fours", as there clearly is not "six"..

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A bronze crossbow fibula with an amazing gold foiled design along the arch and crosspiece.

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A large bronze military pan

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A leaf shaped brooch segment with two thin pieces that circle out as the stems

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Iron & bone handled knife has gold inlays on the handle

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The iron adze hammer was used by boat wrights and carpenters.

Jack D.

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something that the Romans wore in battle.

Jack D.

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4th Century Chip carved beltplate-Buckle

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Small pot with a lid for holding small items such as jewellery and make up.

Mr W.