Monument Number 1474048 |
Hob Uid: 1474048 | |
Location : Cumbria Allerdale Westward
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Grid Ref : NY2623046650 |
Summary : Possible Roman stone altar visible within extant barn wall. Close proximity to Maglona - Old Carlisle Roman Fort, strongly suggests that the stone was re-used for the building of the barn wall. |
More information : Possible Roman stone altar visible within extant barn wall observed on a field visit (15 May 2008). Close proximity to Maglona - Old Carlisle Roman Fort, strongly suggests that the stone was re-used for the building of the barn wall. The altar is approximately 17 centimetres wide and 30 centimetres long and located at NY 26233 46658. There are several other stones in the barn wall with distinctive cross-hatched chisel marks that are also likely to be Roman (1) |