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Barrel, Bar Hill

Barrel, Bar Hill

A wooden barrel, with central hole for stopper. It was found during excavations at Bar Hill fort, in refuse pit 9. It is made of oak and is 35cm long by 17cm in diameter. It has the name "Januarius" carved into one of the staves but it is not clear whether this was the maker or the owner.

Hunterian Museum GLAHM (top) F.1936.100 and (staves) F.1936.98