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Ancient Roman Beads in Falkirk

Did you know that Roman beads were found in archaeological digs on the Antonine Wall in the Falkirk area? Where did they come from? What were they made of? Who wore them and why? One of our volunteers explores these questions in the video below… 

By Rowan Berry, Heritage, Engagement and Interpretation intern at Falkirk Community Trust, for the Hidden Heritage Online: Ancient Falkirk project.

With thanks to Sabine Hellmann and Geoff Bailey.

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  • References & Bibliography
  • Photograph: “Bead, Melon.” Roman/2015. 2015-027-151. Photographer unknown. From Falkirk Council, collection managed by Falkirk Community Trust.  
  • Photograph: “Bead, Melon.” Roman/2015. 2015-027-152. Photographer unknown. From Falkirk Council, collection managed by Falkirk Community Trust.  
  • Photograph: “Bead, Melon.” Roman/2015. 2015-027-154. Photographer unknown. From Falkirk Council, collection managed by Falkirk Community Trust.  
  • Photograph: “Bead, Melon.” Roman/2015. 2015-027-155. Photographer unknown. From Falkirk Council, collection managed by Falkirk Community Trust.  
  • Photograph: “Bead, Melon.” Roman/2015. 2015-027-158. Photographer unknown. From Falkirk Council, collection managed by Falkirk Community Trust.  
  • Photograph: “Samian Bowl.” c.1901. P01520. Photographer unknown. From Falkirk Council, collection managed by Falkirk Community Trust.  
  • Photograph: “Interior Plans.” c.1900. P01489. Photographer unknown. From Falkirk Council, collection managed by Falkirk Community Trust.  
  • Photograph: “Roman Enamelled Brooch.” c.1901. P01521. Photographer unknown. From Falkirk Council, collection managed by Falkirk Community Trust.  
  • Photograph: “N. Camp Camelon Fort.” 1899. P02126. Photographer unknown. From Falkirk Council, collection managed by Falkirk Community Trust.  
  • Photograph: “Camelon Fort Excavation.” 1899. P07678. Photographer unknown. From Falkirk Council, collection managed by Falkirk Community Trust.  
  • Photograph: “Excavation Camelon Roman Fort.” 1979. P07677. Photographer unknown. From Falkirk Council, collection managed by Falkirk Community Trust.  
  • Photograph: “Camelon fort, Falkirk.’ 1899. P01485. Photographer unknown. From Falkirk Council, collection managed by Falkirk Community Trust.  
  • All other images, graphics and footage by Rowan Berry.
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