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Spoon

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From Newstead, Roxburghshire

Postcard of Spoon.
000-100-037-182-C
© National Museums Scotland

Spoon

This bronze spoon was found the site of the Roman fort at Newstead in Roxburghshire. It dates from between 80 and 180 AD. Roman spoons of this shape are known as 'cochleare' in Latin.

The spoon has a small circular bowl and long, slender handle.

Excavations at Newstead have revealed much about the layout and daily life in Roman forts in Scotland. Officers in the Roman army possessed better cooking and serving equipment than the lower ranks.


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Online ID: 000-100-037-182-C
Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
Project: 0098: National Museums Scotland
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Ref: National Museums Scotland  X.FRA 696
Date: Between 80 and 180 AD
Material: Bronze
Dimensions: 5.06" L
What: Spoon / cochlear
Subject:
Who: Newstead Collection
Where: Scotland, Roxburghshire, Melrose, Newstead
Event:
Description: Bronze spoon or cochlear from Newstead
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