Ploughflyer--you may only have skimmed the thread, which I admit is bloated partly due to my own gullibility, but we have actually discussed the Hittite evidence, the Nero evidence, the question of whether Romans brought the bagpipe throughout their conquered lands, and whether or not the bagpipes'presence in Britain is based on the Roman influence.

Q--I wonder which edition of Britannica you are using. I was looking at the online version, and though they mention the Roman bagpipe in the wind instruments article, they do not metion the figurine found in Britain, or take it as evidence that the bagpipe itself was in Britain at that time. I myself would be cautious about that inference, since Roman Soldiers could be from anywhere and might bring their figurines with them but not their actual bagpipes. In the bagpipe article they talk about this evidence even less.