Bung (detail)

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This wooden bung with a bronze cap was found at the site of the Roman fort at Camelon in Stirlingshire. It was used between 80 and 165 AD as a stopper to a vessel of some kind. This is a detail of the bottom.

The parallel scored lines are the wood grain from the bung.

Supplies were imported to the Roman forts in Scotland from a variety of places, both within Britain and abroad. Many goods were transported in bulk in vessels sealed with bungs.

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• Online ID: 000-190-002-095-C
• Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
• Project: National Museums Scotland
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• Ref: National Museums Scotland  X.FZ 192
• Date: 80 - 165 AD
  Between 80 and 165 AD
  
• Material: Bung fitted with bronze
  Mount / bung
  
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• What: Mount / bung
  
• Subject:
• Who: Castlecary Collection
  
• Where: Scotland, Stirlingshire, Castlecary
  
• Event:
• Description: Mount or bung fitted with bronze, from Castlecary, Stirlingshire, 80 - 165 AD
  
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