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Monument Number 311203
Hob Uid: 311203
Location : Derbyshire Derbyshire Dales Bakewell
Grid Ref : SK2270067400
Summary : An inscribed Roman Altar was found near the Wye in the latter part of the 17th century 'in the grounds belonging to Haddon House'. It remains in Haddon Hall.
More information : An inscribed Ro. altar was dug up in the latter part of the 17th century'in the grounds belonging to Haddon House' - according to local belief on the west bank of the Derwent near the present high road. It was taken to Haddon [Hall] and has been there ever since. (1) The altar is dedicated to Mars and stands in the entrance porch to the Banqueting Hall at Haddon.(a) [SK 26 NW 18] Found near the Wye, not the Derwent, probably near SK 227674. (2)

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Source details : (F Haverfield)
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Source details : F1 BHS 24-FEB-66
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Source Number : 2a
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Source details : Haddon Hall Guide 1964 8-9 (Illus)
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Monument Types:

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 : SK 26 NW 17
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Activity type : FIELD OBSERVATION (VISUAL ASSESSMENT)
Start Date : 1966-02-24
End Date : 1966-02-24

Monument Number 311203