Fragment of Roman inscription from Carpow, Abernethy, Perthshire

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Fragment of a Roman inscription

Field collection: Excavation of Carpow Legionary fortress, Abernethy, Perth and Kinross.
Collected by Wilkes and Leach

Donated by Trustees of the late Mr WT Smith
Museum number 1971-430

This red sandstone fragment of sculpted panel includes an eagle-head terminal of a pelta, a rope motif with a tassel and vine leaves with grapes as decorations. It was found near the south gate of the fortress.

Fragment of Roman inscription from Carpow, Abernethy, Perthshire
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