Iron tyre

Add to album

This iron tyre for a large wheel was found at the site of the Roman fort at Inchtuthil in Perthshire. It was used between 82 and 87 AD.

The tyre is somewhat flattened on one side. It has three holes in one half of the circumference.

The Romans hauled materials over short and long distances in wagons and carts to order to set up and provision their network of forts. Often all that is left of the vehicles are metal fittings, bindings and occasionally the tyres.

Record details

To search on related items, click any underlined text below.

• Online ID: 000-100-037-772-C
• Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
• Project: National Museums Scotland
  Project description   View all records in project
• Ref: National Museums Scotland  X.FY 184
• Date: Between 82 and 87 AD
  
• Material: Iron; somewhat flattened on one side; three holes in one half of the circumference
  Tyre
  
• Dimensions:
• What: Tyre
  
• Subject:
• Who:
• Where: Scotland, Perthshire, Caputh, Inchtuthill
  
• Event:
• Description: Iron tyre from Inchtuthill
  
• References:
• Translations:
• Related Records: