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