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This iron file was found during excavations at the site of the Roman fort of Newstead in Roxburghshire. It is a specialised woodworking tool, and was used between 80 and 100 AD.

The well-preserved file is double-sided.

The Roman army employed professional carpenters for the many woodworking tasks involved in building and maintaining structures and in providing equipment for the troops. The Roman carpentry kit was specialised.

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• Online ID: 000-100-036-923-C
• Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
• Project: National Museums Scotland
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• Ref: National Museums Scotland  X.FRA 254
• Date: Between 80 and 100 AD
  
• Material: Iron
  
• Dimensions: 7.75" L
  
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• Who: Newstead Collection
  
• Where: Scotland, Roxburghshire, Melrose, Newstead
  
• Event:
• Description: Two-sided iron file from Newstead
  
• References:
  • Curle, J. A Roman frontier post and its people: the fort of Newstead. Glasgow: MacLehose, 1911, Pl. LIX, 5. 
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