Surgeon's probe

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This bronze surgeon's probe was found at the site of the Roman fort at Newstead in Roxburghshire. It is one of a number of examples of medical equipment found at Roman forts in Scotland. The probe was used sometime between 80 and 180 AD.

Surgeon's probe of bronze, from the Roman site at Newstead, 80 - 180 AD

The Roman army medical service was impressively equipped and could deal with a variety of injuries. They had eye lotions, potions and powders, and a range of surgical instruments.

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• Online ID: 000-100-102-477-C
• Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
• Project: National Museums Scotland
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• Ref: National Museums Scotland  X.FRA 697
• Date: 80 - 180 AD
  Between 80 and 180 AD
  
• Material: Bronze
  Probe, surgeon's
  
• Dimensions: 4.00" L
  
• What: Probe, surgeon's
  
• Subject:
• Who: Newstead Collection
  
• Where: Scotland, Roxburghshire, Melrose, Newstead
  
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• References:
  • Curle, J. A Roman frontier post and its people: the fort of Newstead. Glasgow: MacLehose, 1911, Pl. XVIII, 13. 
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