Chisel
Description
This iron chisel with an antler haft was found during excavations at the site of the Roman fort at Newstead in Roxburghshire. It was used for general purpose carpentry work between 80 and 100 AD. The chisel preserves part of the original deer antler haft in the socket. The Romans valued wood highly. They had specialist carpenters, with their own workshops equipped with a wide variety of highly specialised tools. New forts required wooden gates and houses, internal fittings, containers and utensils. Photo © National Museums Scotland
Object Information
Date Created:
80-100 CE
Local ID:
X.FRA 250
Collection:
National Museums Scotland
Provenance:
James Curle excavation 1905-1911
Place of Creation/Discovery:
Trimontium
Count:
1
Materials:
Iron, Antler
Cultural Attribution:
Roman
Period:
1st-2nd Century CE
Classification:
Tools
Rights:
In Copyright- National Museums Scotland