Surgeon's Probe
Description
This bronze surgeon's probe was found at the site of the Roman fort at Newstead in Roxburghshire. It is one of a number of examples of medical equipment found at Roman forts in Scotland. The probe was used sometime between 80 and 180 AD. Surgeon's probe of bronze, from the Roman site at Newstead, 80 - 180 AD Photo © National Museums Scotland
Object Information
Date Created:
80-180 CE
Local ID:
X.FRA 697
Collection:
National Museums Scotland
Provenance:
James Curle excavations 1905-1911
Place of Creation/Discovery:
Trimontium
Citation:
Curle, J. A Roman frontier post and its people: the fort of Newstead. Glasgow: MacLehose, 1911, Pl. XVIII, 13.
Materials:
Bronze
Cultural Attribution:
Roman
Period:
1st-2nd Century CE
Classification:
Medical, Tool
Rights:
In Copyright- National Museums Scotland