Early Roman *horseshoes" found, going on display
Aug 4, 2018 7:43:18 GMT
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Post by wellway on Aug 4, 2018 7:43:18 GMT
Well, that's my new word for today, hipposandals. I can't help thinking they look uncomfortable
BBC
"Early Roman "horseshoes" unearthed during an excavation at a fort near Hadrian's Wall are to go on display.
Barbara Birley, curator at Vindolanda, near Hexham, in Northumberland, said it was "incredibly rare" to find a full set of four iron hipposandals.
She said the hoof protectors were so well preserved that their tread to stop horses slipping was clearly visible."
Barbara Birley, curator at Vindolanda, near Hexham, in Northumberland, said it was "incredibly rare" to find a full set of four iron hipposandals.
She said the hoof protectors were so well preserved that their tread to stop horses slipping was clearly visible."
