More information : NY 35195642 Kirksteads Roman Remains found (NAT). (1)
The name 'Kirksteads' implies that a church had been built on the
site but there is no record of it, although a great number of
sculptured stones and a Roman Altar have been found. The stones were
seen and sketched by Collingwood and Hope in the gardens of Mrs
Blaylock's house at Kirkandrews. Some digging, under Chancellor
Ferguson, proved that the site was a burial ground. He thought it was
Roman. (2)
Roman Altar, probably mid 2nd c dedicated to Lucius Junius
Victorinus Flavius Caelianus, found at Kirksteads in 1803. Full
details of inscription given. (3)
Altar now in the Tullie House Museum Carlisle. (4)
No visible remains. (5)
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