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Monument Number 15461
Hob Uid: 15461
Location : Northumberland Henshaw
Grid Ref : NY7545063950
Summary : A Roman altar was found in 1838 in the foundations of a cottage at Hardriding, SW of Chesterholm Fort. The altar may be from the fort or a shrine. It is now in Chesters Museum.
More information : (NY 7545 6395) An inscribed Roman altar found in 1838 (No.1683) in the foundations of a cottage at Hardriding, 1 3/4 miles SW of Chesterholm fort, is now in Chesters Museum. Prof. Birley suggests that it probably came from a local shrine to Cocidius rather than from the fort-site. (1) No further information. (2)

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Source details : F1 RWE 13-OCT-66
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Monument Period Name : Roman
Display Date : Roman
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Monument Type : Altar
Evidence : Find

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External Cross Reference Number : NY 76 SE 5
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Activity type : FIELD OBSERVATION (VISUAL ASSESSMENT)
Start Date : 1966-10-13
End Date : 1966-10-13

Monument Number 15461