South Shields, Arbeia Roman Fort, military belt

HER Number:
14018

District:
S Tyneside

Site Name:
South Shields, Arbeia Roman Fort, military belt

Place:
South Shields

Map Sheet:
NZ36NE

Class:
Dress and Personal Accessories

Site Type: Broad:
Clothing

Site Type: Specific:
Belt

General Period:
Roman

Specific Period:

Form of Evidence:
Find

Description:
In 1978 a pit was excavated that contained the remains of a complete military belt. Decorative belt plates, strap-ends and buckles are reasonably common site finds, but complete belt sets are rare. This belt had five plates, including the one which held the buckle, and a single strap end. It is likely that it was deliberately buried as an offering.

Easting:
3648

Northing:
6789

Grid Reference:
NZ36486789

Lats/Lons:

Sources:
Alexandra Croom, 2003, Finds spot: the last 50 years in Arbeia Magazine, No. 27, p. 9