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Amateur's Roman tombstone find is first in Scotland for 170 years

The first Roman tombstone to be found in Scotland for more than 170 years has been uncovered by an amateur archaeologist.

The first Roman tombstone to be found in Scotland for more than 170 years has been uncovered by an amateur archaeologist.

Dating from between AD40 and AD180, it is believed to mark the grave of Crescens, a bodyguard for the Roman governor.