More information : SJ 5711 0925. Site of Roman burial ground. (1)
This appears to have been the site of the principal cemetery of the
Roman town. It probably occupied both sides of the road, but it is
only on the east side that any important discoveries have been made.
Inscribed tombstones were first discovered here by workmen in 1752,
and others have been found subsequently. (2-3)
Excavations were begun on the Cemetery site in 1923, but with
somewhat disappointing results, very few and ill-preserved interments
being found. (4)
The exact location of the Roman Burial Ground could not be determined
and there is no trace on the ground. (5)
The tombstone of Cunorix was ploughed up here in 1967. He was Irish
and possibly leader of group of mercenaries, and the tombstone is
dated to around 470 AD. (6-7)
The tombstone of Cunorix is inscribed in Latin and translates as:
"Cunorix, son of Maqqas-Coline" [MacCuillinn]. It is possibly late 5th century, but more likely to be early 6th century. (8) |