Finely worked bone needle. From SRC 54, St Ruel's Church, Upper Brook Street, junction with St George's Street, Winchester, Hampshire. Excavated by Sarina Butcher.

Finely worked bone needle. From SRC 54, St Ruel's Church, Upper Brook Street, junction with St George's Street, Winchester, Hampshire. Excavated by Sarina Butcher.

Bone needle

Roman, probably 2nd century AD

Found during excavations at St Ruel's Church, Upper Brook Street, Winchester in the mid- 1950s

This well crafted bone needle has a pointed head and rectangular eye, and is highly polished from use.

Finely worked bone needle. From SRC 54, St Ruel's Church, Upper Brook Street, junction with St George's Street, Winchester, Hampshire. Excavated by Sarina Butcher.