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This exhibit, Accession no. GLAHM:F.19, is named as the 'Jewel of Antiquity' in the museum display. It identifies and dates the Antonine Wall, naming

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This exhibit, Accession no. GLAHM:F.19, is named as the 'Jewel of Antiquity' in the museum display. It identifies and dates the Antonine Wall, naming "Urbicus, who was Governor of Britain from AD138/9 to AD 143. It established that Forth-Clyde Wall was the Antonine Wall". Found at Balmuildy Roman Fort, Cadder (City of Glasgow). Donated by Charles Maitland, in or before August 1699.

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