Oyster Shell

Object/Artifact

-

Trimontium Museum

Name/Title

Oyster Shell

Entry/Object ID

L.2021.69

Description

Oyster-shell from the Roman site at Newstead

Use

Used for eating

Context

The Romans farmed or harvested oysters in the south of England and transported them live in water. They may have come from England, or via trade with other coastal places.

Collection

National Museums Scotland

Category

Shell
Food Preparation & Storage

Acquisition

Accession

X.FRA 3244

Source (if not Accessioned)

National Museums of Scotland

Notes

Loan

Lexicon

Getty AAT

Concept

oyster shell

Other Names

Name Type

Previous Accesssion Number

Other Name

ND

Material

Shell

Color

Brown, Tan

Condition

Overall Condition

Good

Exhibition

Permanent Exhibition

Interpretative Labels

Label Type

Exhibition Caption

Label

The Romans farmed or harvested oysters in the south of England and transported them live in water. Could these shells have come from there?