Door Handle
Description
This iron door handle was found during excavations at the site of the Roman fort at Newstead in Roxburghshire. It was used sometime between 80 and 180 AD. Door handle consisting of an iron ring with attached loop, from Newstead Concern with security is nothing new. The Romans built doors with handles, hooks and levers. Complicated lock and key mechanisms were also fitted to doors and chests, as evidenced by the large number of keys which have been found. Photo © National Museums Scotland
Object Information
Date Created:
80-180 CE
Local ID:
X.FRA 367
Collection:
National Museums Scotland
Place of Creation/Discovery:
Trimontium
Materials:
Iron
Cultural Attribution:
Roman
Period:
1st-2nd Century CE
Classification:
Door Handle
Rights:
In Copyright- National Museums Scotland