RecordIron object, possibly a pen nib< 1 of 1 > Back From Strageath, Perthshire
Iron object, possibly a pen nibThis iron object, possibly a pen nib, was found at the site of the Roman outpost fort at Strageath in Perthshire. It was used between 140 and 165 AD. Pen-nib from Strageath, Perthshire, 140 - 165 AD Brought to Scotland by the Romans, writing was vital to the bureaucracy created by the army. It was usually made by pen and ink on thin leaves of wood, or by a stylus on wax and wooden tablets. Record detailsTo search on related items, click any linked text below.
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