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Do you know what a legionary would be wearing on the Wall?

 

Artefact

The leather straps on Roman shoes were often cut into elaborate patterns and complex decorations were stamped into the leather. Zoom in to the designs on this one, a woman’s shoe from Bar Hill, to see the diamonds and scrolls.

Find out more about Roman shoes from the Museum of London

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What did the Romans wear?