Pothook

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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: National Museums Scotland
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• 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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