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from Camelon, Stirlingshire

Postcard of Lamp.
000-100-037-714-C
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Lamp

This ceramic lamp was found at the site of the Roman fort at Camelon in Stirlingshire. The bowl of the lamp was filled from the hole at the top with oil, and a wick was inserted through the nozzle. It was used sometime between 79 and 180 AD.

The top of the simple, undecorated lamp has a circular depression with defined lip, into which a circular hole has been cut. A groove links the top hole and the nozzle, which is damaged.

The Romans used oil lamps, candles and lanterns to provide lighting inside. Most surviving oil lamps are pottery, some with decoration on top. They are not common finds in Britain; perhaps the cost of importing oil was too great.


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Online ID: 000-100-037-714-C
Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
Project: 0098: National Museums Scotland
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Ref: National Museums Scotland  X.FX 203
Date: Between 79 and 180 AD
Material: Clay or bronze
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Where: Scotland, Stirlingshire, Falkirk, Camelon
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Description: Lamp of clay or bronze, from Camelon
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