Bung

This wooden bung with a bronze cap was found at the site of the Roman fort at Camelon in Stirlingshire. It was used between 80 and 165 AD as a stopper to a vessel of some kind.

The bung was fitted with a ring, presumably for a chain.

Supplies were imported to the Roman forts in Scotland from a variety of places, both within Britain and abroad. Many goods were transported in bulk in vessels sealed with bungs.

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Online ID:	000-100-104-132-C
Image Rights Holder:	National Museums Scotland
Project:	0098: National Museums Scotland Project description \| View all records in project
Ref:	National Museums Scotland X.FZ 192
Date:	80 - 165 AD Between 80 and 165 AD
Material:	Bung fitted with bronze
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What:	Mount / bung
Subject:
Who:	Castlecary Collection
Where:	Scotland, Stirlingshire, Castlecary
Event:
Description:	Mount or bung fitted with bronze, from Castlecary, Stirlingshire, 80 - 165 AD
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