Archaeologists have identified an 'exceptionally unusual' skeleton of a Roman slave in Rutland, who could have been a criminal thrown to a degrading death. The Great Casterton Roman burial shackles. Examination of the skeleton suggests the man led a physically demanding life, according to MOLA. An x-ray of the Great Casterton shackles and padlock. However, unlike the Great Casterton shackles probably would not have been functional restraints worn in life.

Source: Daily Mail June 07, 2021 08:42 UTC