The wooden bucket was an everyday item made in various sizes and manufactured at Vindolanda. Each bucket would have a metal or rope handle and metal bands for extra strength. 

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Digging up memories- making connections

Did you ever see the Disney film ‘The Sorcerer’s Apprentice?’  Pat (Volunteer) reminisces about watching the film and how it connects to the Roman bucket. 

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Further information

Find out more about excavating wells at Vindolanda. Read on...

Excavation report 2001/2002