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Monument Number 18705
Hob Uid: 18705
Location : Northumberland Hexham
Grid Ref : NY9350064000
Summary : In 1864 two Roman altars were found when the new street from Market Place to Battle Hill was being formed. They are now preserved at the west end of the nave of the Priory Church of St Andrew, Hexham.
More information : [NY 935 640] In 1864 two Roman altars were found when the new street [BEAUMONT STREET] from MARKET PLACE to BATTLE HILL was being formed. One is plain but the other is inscribed:- APPOLLINI MAPONO TERENTIVS F OVR FIRMVS SAEN PRAEF CASTR LEG VI V.P.F. D.D. Sited to the centre of BEAUMONT STREET (1) They are now preserved at the west end of the nave of the Priory Church of St. Andrew, Hexham. The un-inscribed altar is very weathered and its base is missing. (2) No change. (3)

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Source details : Hodges C C. 1888. Abbey of St Andrew Hexham 3
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Source details : F1 EG 16.05.56
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Source details : F2 JRF 7.1.66
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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 96 SW 20
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Activity type : FIELD OBSERVATION (VISUAL ASSESSMENT)
Start Date : 1956-05-16
End Date : 1956-05-16

Associated Activities :
Activity type : FIELD OBSERVATION (VISUAL ASSESSMENT)
Start Date : 1966-01-07
End Date : 1966-01-07

Monument Number 18705