ALONG WITH A SLAB OF STONE CHARMIN

Roman toilet seat unearthed near Hadrian's Wall

(Thanks to Ralph)

Comments

[wiredog]

In the chilly conditions of what was the northernmost limits of the Empire, a wooden seat would have been preferable to stone.
As someone who has used outdoor facilities let me just note that this is entirely correct. Though you can still freeze to a wooden seat if it's been painted. Or so I've heard.

[FredKey]

The Romans were tough, boy.

[Jeff Meyerson]

We were there about 40 years ago and even then it was in the middle of nowhere and a major hassle to get to. I feel sorry for the Romans who were stationed there.

[David Emery]

Petrified Charmin is not listed here: http://flavias.blogspot.com/2013/05/ten-things-romans-used-for-toilet-paper.html

[Steve]

Actually, there is evidence they used Scott toilet paper made out of sandstone.

[OldPhil]

Whatever they used for TP, someone always forgot to replace the roll.

[Ralph]

Did they leave the seat up or down?

[Roy Campbell]

They can even tell that it was last used by a woman, since the seat was down.

[Clankie]

Evidently had no lid. Dogs would like that.

[Gargoyle Socks]

From the first picture, it looks like someone forgot to flush.

"Discoveries at Vindolanda from latrines have included a baby boot, coins, a betrothal medallion, and a bronze lamp."

I can guess what the guy who dropped the lamp into the loo said.

[Captain Spoilsport]

I can guess what the guy who dropped the lamp into the loo said.
"Stercus" would be my guess.

[ligirl]

'I'm Fartacus' would be My guess - #II with a bullet ?