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From Cramond, Midlothian

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This bronze spatula was found at Cramond in Midlothian. It is one of several medical tools found together which belonged to a Roman doctor between 140 and 210 AD.

Roman spatula of bronze from Cramond, Midlothian, 140 - 210 AD

The Roman army medical service was impressively equipped and could deal with a variety of injuries. They had eye lotions, potions and powders, and a range of surgical tools. The spatulas found at Cramond differ in form, and probably had different uses.

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