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Monument Number 20638
Hob Uid: 20638
Location : Northumberland Bywell
Grid Ref : NZ0484061490
Summary : A fragment of Roman Altar was found in the churchyard of St Andrew's Church. It measured 0.5 by 0.4 by 0.2 m. Its exact findspot can no longer be ascertained.
More information : (NZ 0484 6149) In the churchyard was found a portion of a Roman altar. It is now in the chancel of St Andrews Church. (1) In the position, as described is a fragment of stone 0.5 x 0.4 x 0.2m thick with a band of "castellated" ornament incised on all four sides (see also NZ 06 SW 15). (2) The stone, correctly described above, is not identifiable as part of an altar. Its exact find-spot could not be ascertained. (3)

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Source details : Bywell and its Twin Churches 15th Edn p 7 (Rev Canon R E Holmes MA Vicar of Bywell St Peter 1930-48)
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Source details : F1 ASP 15-MAY-56
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Source details : F2 RWE 22-JAN-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 Source : National Monuments Record Number
External Cross Reference Number : NZ 06 SW 12
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Relationship type : General association

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Activity type : FIELD OBSERVATION (VISUAL ASSESSMENT)
Start Date : 1956-05-15
End Date : 1956-05-15

Associated Activities :
Activity type : FIELD OBSERVATION (VISUAL ASSESSMENT)
Start Date : 1966-01-22
End Date : 1966-01-22

Historic England Research Records

Monument Number 20638