12-07-2007, 10:12 PM
avete omnes
thought this looked of interest to the Late Romans out there:
http://www.24hourmuseum.org.uk/nwh_gfx_en/ART52381.html
I don't suppose any brothers will be near the Museum of London before Jan 27 to take a few photo's?
"Archaeologists are hailing an exceptional collection of 19 metal vessels dating to the late Roman period as the most significant find in 30 years of excavations in the Upper Walbrook Valley, in the heart of what is now the City of London.
The pots, which are going on temporary display at the Museum of London from December 7 2007, were recently discovered at the bottom of a wood-lined well and despite being nearly 1,700 years old they are astonishingly well preserved.
They comprise of large wine buckets, a cauldron and large dishes, handled shallow bowls or dippers, part of a hanging bowl, a set of three nested bowls, a flagon, an iron ladle and a trivet.
It is also possible these remarkable pieces were hidden by departing Roman Londoners who anticipated a return to the city. Coins found in the well date its construction to 330 AD and its closure to around 380 AD, when significant parts of the Roman city had been deserted.
The finds were uncovered at Drapers Gardens, a site owned by the Drapers Company, during a dig by Pre-Construct Archaeology (PCA) and they are, in the main, made of copper alloy with several vessels, a flagon and dish, in lead alloy.
“All sites are unique and all have the potential to spring surprises although very few do,â€
thought this looked of interest to the Late Romans out there:
http://www.24hourmuseum.org.uk/nwh_gfx_en/ART52381.html
I don't suppose any brothers will be near the Museum of London before Jan 27 to take a few photo's?
"Archaeologists are hailing an exceptional collection of 19 metal vessels dating to the late Roman period as the most significant find in 30 years of excavations in the Upper Walbrook Valley, in the heart of what is now the City of London.
The pots, which are going on temporary display at the Museum of London from December 7 2007, were recently discovered at the bottom of a wood-lined well and despite being nearly 1,700 years old they are astonishingly well preserved.
They comprise of large wine buckets, a cauldron and large dishes, handled shallow bowls or dippers, part of a hanging bowl, a set of three nested bowls, a flagon, an iron ladle and a trivet.
It is also possible these remarkable pieces were hidden by departing Roman Londoners who anticipated a return to the city. Coins found in the well date its construction to 330 AD and its closure to around 380 AD, when significant parts of the Roman city had been deserted.
The finds were uncovered at Drapers Gardens, a site owned by the Drapers Company, during a dig by Pre-Construct Archaeology (PCA) and they are, in the main, made of copper alloy with several vessels, a flagon and dish, in lead alloy.
“All sites are unique and all have the potential to spring surprises although very few do,â€
Salvianus: Ste Kenwright
A member of Comitatus Late Roman Historical Re-enactment Group
My Re-enactment Journal
~ antiquum obtinens ~
A member of Comitatus Late Roman Historical Re-enactment Group
My Re-enactment Journal
~ antiquum obtinens ~