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Knife

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from Newstead, Roxburghshire

Postcard of Knife.
000-100-036-934-C
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Knife

This iron knife with bone handle comes from the site of the Roman fort at Newstead in Roxburghshire. It dates from between 80 and 180 AD. Knives such as these could have been used in the preparation and consumption of food.

Iron-bladed carving knife with bone handle, from Newstead

Excavations at Newstead have revealed much about the layout and daily life in Roman forts in Scotland.


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Online ID: 000-100-036-934-C
Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
Project: 0098: National Museums Scotland
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Ref: National Museums Scotland  X.FRA 265
Date: Between 80 and 180 AD
Material: Iron blade; bone handle
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What: Knife, carving
Subject:
Who: Newstead Collection
Where: Scotland, Roxburghshire, Melrose, Newstead
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References:
  • Curle, J. A Roman frontier post and its people: the fort of Newstead. Glasgow: MacLehose, 1911, Pl. LX, 3. 
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