Mined in Derbyshire and smelted during a period of Roman occupationGalena, the ore of lead, was mined in Derbyshire from the Bronze Age. Romans worked lead ore in Derbyshire where it was smelted ...

The twins’ mother may also have had lead poisoning, a condition that is thought to have contributed to the fall of the Roman Empire, researchers said. “Lead was widely used in the Roman world ...

This Roman lead drain pipe ("plumbaria") was found at Bothwellhaugh Roman Fort, Lanarkshire, Scotland and was picked by Shauna Joy, second year student at the University of Glasgow (Single Honours ...

These lead sling-bolts were found at Birrens Roman Fort, Dumfries & Galloway, Scotland, and were picked by Helen Green, third year student at the University of Glasgow (Single Honours Archaeology).