More information : [NZ 15724716] Roman altar found (AD 1893) [TI]. (1)(2)
1074 Altar with flat top, 24x54" (1/12), with socketed base, 30x9"
found in 1893 about 270 yds NNW of Lanchester fort. On left side
knife, jug; on right patera disk; the carving of the capital is
continued on the sides. Now in the south porch, Lanchester Church.
Drawn by RGC 1926.
Deae Gar mangabi et N(umuni) Gor[di] ani Aug(usti)
n(ostri) pr[o] sal(ute) uex(illationis) Suebo rum Lon-
(gouicianorum) Gor(dianae)(uexillarii) uo tum soluerunt
m(erito)
'To the goddess Garmangabis and to the Deity of our
Emperor Gordian for the welfare of the detachment
of Suebians of Longovicium, styled Gorianan, the
soldiers deservedly fulfilled their vow'
[All Saints Church is situiated at NZ 16764740 on the OS 6" 1952] (3)
Altar still in church porch. (4)
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