File

This iron file was found during excavations at the site of the Roman fort of Newstead in Roxburghshire. It is a specialised woodworking tool, and was used between 80 and 100 AD.

The well-preserved file is double-sided.

The Roman army employed professional carpenters for the many woodworking tasks involved in building and maintaining structures and in providing equipment for the troops. The Roman carpentry kit was specialised.

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Online ID:	000-100-036-923-C
Image Rights Holder:	National Museums Scotland
Project:	0098: National Museums Scotland Project description \| View all records in project
Ref:	National Museums Scotland X.FRA 254
Date:	Between 80 and 100 AD
Material:	Iron
Dimensions:	7.75" L
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Subject:
Who:	Newstead Collection
Where:	Scotland, Roxburghshire, Melrose, Newstead
Event:
Description:	Two-sided iron file from Newstead
References:	Curle, J. A Roman frontier post and its people: the fort of Newstead. Glasgow: MacLehose, 1911, Pl. LIX, 5.
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