Pickaxe
Image © National Museums Scotland
Name/Title
PickaxeEntry/Object ID
L.2021.146Description
Iron pickaxe / dolabra from the Roman site at NewsteadUse
It was used for digging trenches and cutting timber for temporary camps when out on campaign. It was also used for breaking ground and building Trimontium.Context
Numerous pickaxes were found at Trimontium.Collection
National Museums ScotlandCategory
Axe
Tools
Acquisition
Accession
X.FRA 231Source or Donor
National Museums ScotlandSource (if not Accessioned)
National Museums ScotlandNotes
LoanMade/Created
Time Period
1st - 2nd centuryEthnography
Cultural Region
Continent
EuropeCulture/Tribe
Romano British