TRIMONTIUM  , the name of a

Roman fort at Newstead, near Melrose, Scotland, close under the three Eildon Hills (whence the name trium montium) . It was an advanced post of the Romans towards Scotland both about 8o A.D. and after, and again (after an interval of evacuation) from about A.D . 140-180 . Excavations during the last four years have yielded finds of almost unique importance . These include the foundations of several successive forts, one above the other, which throw much light on the character of the Roman military post; an unparalleled collection of Roman armour, including ornate helmets, and a good series of coins and datable pottery . The whole illustrate the history of the Roman army and that of Roman Scotland very remarkably and to an extent equalled by no Scottish site as yet explored . See the report published for the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland by the excavator Mr James Curie . (F . J .