A Roman Altar (AD244) in Lanchester Church

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A Roman Altar (AD244) in Lanchester Church

Image: © Stanley Howe Taken: 21 Sep 2013

One of a number of Roman Relicts found in Lanchester's Roman Fort at the end of the 19th century; and now resting in the south porch of the Parish Church of All Saints. A transcript of the inscription is in the frame above.

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Image Location

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Latitude
54.820991
Longitude
-1.740844