Trimontium (Newstead, near Melrose) was the largest Roman fort in Scotland, serving as the main base north of Hadrian's Wall during the Flavian occupation. Its destruction around 100-105 AD — whether by enemy action or deliberate demolition on withdrawal — was accompanied by remarkable ritual deposits: entire sets of armour, horses, and weapons thrown into the wells. Whether this represents a sudden attack or ceremonial abandonment is still debated.
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