Bronze Roman leg found in Scottish bog suggests deeper occupation than previously thought
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Bronze Roman leg found in Scottish bog suggests deeper occupation than previously thought

58 minutes ago · Originally published 12 Nov 2026 8/10 Original headline: Bronze leg found in Scottish bog sheds new light on Roman occupation
A gilded bronze leg discovered in a Scottish bog in 1820 has been re-examined, with archaeologists now believing it belonged to a statue of Emperor Antoninus Pius erected near Hawick. The finding challenges long-held theories that the limb was looted from the south, instead suggesting a significant Roman presence in the region during the second century.
Source: The Guardian UK Scottish Borders
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