Iron Drill Bit and Drilled Wood, Buiston

Iron drill bit and drilled wood, from Buiston crannog, c. AD 550 - 700.   The inhabitants of the Buiston crannog were skilled carpenters. This iron drill bit would be used to bore holes in large timbers. Pegs could then be put in these to fasten the timbers together.
Object no :
NMAH003n
Collection :
Buiston Crannog
Creator :
NA
Place of Production :
NA
Dimensions :
NA
Materials :
iron, wood
Location :
NA
Related site :
Buiston Crannog
Accession number :
A.1908.360
Copyright :
Board of Trustees, National Museums Scotland
2 Fmedia2 F23262 F4932

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