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Monument Number 196653
Hob Uid: 196653
Location : Somerset South Somerset Ilchester
Grid Ref : ST5200022000
Summary : Bronze mask inlaid with silver - prob. Roman
More information : Small bronze mask (human head) 1 3/8" x 1" and remarkably heavy for its size. The eyeballs and a strip on the forehead are inlaid with silver. Found at Ilshester, and probably Roman. In the Walter Collection, Taunton Museum. Given to Dr. Walter by the Rev. L.H.P. Maurice. (1) No information. (2) "There is no positive dating for the bronze mask, but it certainly has a Roman look." (3)

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Source details : P. Somer. A & N.H.S. 48 (2) 1902 50 - 1 (H. St. George Gray)
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Source details : F1 GHP 09-DEC-66
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Source details : Letter (P.A.Langmaid, Asst. Keeper, Somerset County Mus. 6.3.74)
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Monument Types:

Monument Period Name : Roman
Display Date : Roman
Monument End Date : 410
Monument Start Date : 43
Monument Type : Findspot
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Period : Roman
Component Monument Type : Findspot
Object Type : MASK
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External Cross Reference Source : National Monuments Record Number
External Cross Reference Number : ST 52 SW 75
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Activity type : FIELD OBSERVATION (VISUAL ASSESSMENT)
Start Date : 1966-12-09
End Date : 1966-12-09

Monument Number 196653