Blacksmith's Tongs

Description

Blacksmith's iron hoop tongs from the Roman site at Newstead (Trimontium), 80 - 100 AD. Image © National Museums Scotland


Object Information

Date Created:

1st-2nd Century

Local ID:

X.FRA 298

Collection:

National Museums Scotland

Provenance:

James Curle Excavations 1905-1911

Place of Creation/Discovery:

Trimontium

Materials:

Iron

Cultural Attribution:

Roman

Period:

1st-2nd Century CE

Classification:

Tools

Rights:

In Copyright- National Museums Scotland