Grinding bowl (Piece)

This piece of a limestone grinding bowl, also known as a mortarium, was found at the site of the Roman fort of Cardean in Perthshire. It was probably made of Purbeck limestone, obtained from south-west England, and used at the fort between 82 and 87 AD.

Portion of limestone mortar from Cardean, Perthshire, 82 - 87 AD

The Roman army obtained supplies from three zones: locally (either by the army or natives), within the Roman province of Britannia, or further afield in the Roman empire.

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Online ID:	000-100-103-263-C
Image Rights Holder:	National Museums Scotland
Project:	0098: National Museums Scotland Project description \| View all records in project
Ref:	National Museums Scotland X.1997.778
Date:	82 - 87 AD Between 82 and 87 AD
Material:	Limestone
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What:	Mortar / portion
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Where:	Scotland, Perthshire, Cardean
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