Find Spot record MLI30549 - Unlocated Romano-British Figure, Grantham
Summary
A Romano-British figure, found in the Grantham area. Thought to be a bust of Venus, or similar native equivalent.
Type and Period (1)
- FINDSPOT (Roman - 43 AD to 409 AD)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Full Description
A Romano-British figure was found 'near Grantham', although the exact findspot is unknown. The find was reported to the City and County Museum in 1979, where it was thought to be a representation of Venus, or a similar native equivalent. The bust was made of bronze, and possibly functioned as a mount of some kind. {1}{2}{3}{4}
Sources/Archives (4)
- <1> SLI4596 Unpublished Document: Ambrose, T.M.. 1979. PARISH FILE. GRANTHAM. -.
- <2> SLI3747 Photograph: 1977. PARISH FILE. GRANTHAM. -.
- <3> SLI1207 Correspondence: Ambrose, T.M.. 1979. PARISH FILE. GRANTHAM. -.
- <4> SLI766 Article in Serial: A.J. White (ed.). 1980. 'Archaeology in Lincolnshire and South Humberside, 1979' in Lincolnshire History and Archaeology. vol.15, pp.85-86.
Map
No mapped location recorded.
Location
| Grid reference | Not recorded |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | GRANTHAM, SOUTH KESTEVEN, LINCOLNSHIRE |
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Record last edited
Mar 21 2021 8:35PM
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