Pothook

This three-pronged iron pothook was found at the site of the Roman fort at Camelon in Stirlingshire. It was used sometime between 80 and 165 AD.

Pothook from Camelon

A range of cooking equipment has been recovered from the Roman forts in Scotland. The forts did not have large mess halls. Instead, cooking was probably organised in groups based on a barrack block or even a barrack room.

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Online ID:	000-100-037-726-C
Image Rights Holder:	National Museums Scotland
Project:	0098: National Museums Scotland Project description \| View all records in project
Ref:	National Museums Scotland X.FX 306
Date:	Between 80 and 165 AD
Material:	Three-pronged
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Where:	Scotland, Stirlingshire, Falkirk, Camelon
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