The Adam Park Project

Item Information:

Catalogue Number: 10/30/003 Source: TAPP Archaeology Surveys Location: No10 Adam Park Report No: Report No.18 Artifact Type: Medical Equipment Production Date: 2013-09-13 00:00:00 Dimensions of Item: Not taken Copyright with The Adam Park Project

Other Description:

Item 10/30/03, a syringe, was found near to the ‘Pip’ along the banking suggesting it was laid down at the same time. The syringe was a part of a military syringe kit issued in the early 1900’s and example of which is shown at the top right. Notably the plunger is calibrated to allow the operator to measure specific volumes of liquid in the syringe

Historic Context:

Notably the banking is opposite No.17 Adam Park which at the time of the fighting was used as the Regimental Aid Post. This house was burnt down after the ceasefire on the 15th February 1942; however the medics and orderlies were able to evacuate the patients out on to the rear lawn. It appears this equipment may have been lost during that process.