This small boxwood comb has been adapted from the original and was possibly worn as a hair decoration.

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Digging up memories and making connections

Recycling isn’t new; Ann (Volunteer) is fascinated by the story of this object and how it was adapted for another use.  Listen to her version of what might have happened.

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Further information

Keeping up appearances on the romano british frontier 

Blog by Barbara Birley (Curator)