Stone block (fragment)

This fragment of the corner of a stone block was found at the site of the Roman fort at Mumrills in Stirlingshire. The stone was tooled on two faces for unknown use in the camp sometime between 140 and 165 AD.

Fragment of the corner of a stone block with tooling on two faces, from Mumrills

In the ranks of the Roman army there were specialist stonemasons. They did various work, mainly building and producing monumental sculpture. Their tools were similar to that in use today, including plumb-bobs, pick-adzes, axe-hammers and chisels.

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Online ID:	000-100-037-567-C
Image Rights Holder:	National Museums Scotland
Project:	0098: National Museums Scotland Project description \| View all records in project
Ref:	National Museums Scotland X.FRB 606
Date:	Between 140 and 165 AD
Material:	Stone; tooling on two faces
Dimensions:	105 mm H x 290 mm L x 145 mm W
What:	Block / fragment
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Where:	Scotland, Stirlingshire, Falkirk, Mumrills
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