Find Spot record MLI50872 - Roman Lead Tank, Caistor Churchyard
Summary
Roman lead tank found in Caistor churchyard.
Type and Period (1)
- FINDSPOT (Roman - 43 AD to 409 AD)
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Full Description
A Romano-British lead tank was found in 1863 or 1864 'in a drain beneath the road running on the western side of the churchyard.' The tank was in 3 pieces, with one piece being inscribed 'CVNOBARRVS FECIT VIVAS'. This piece is in the City and County Museum, Lincoln. Another piece was held at the British Museum, but has been stolen. {1}{2}{3}{4}{5}
Sources/Archives (5)
- <1> SLI2948 Index: SMR FILE. CAISTOR. TA 10 SW, K.
- <2> SLI8 Artefact: City and County Museum Collection. LM 49.30.
- <3> SLI347 Article in Serial: 1864. Associated Architectural and Archaeological Societies’ Reports and Papers. p.XCI.
- <4> SLI300 Article in Serial: 1947. ARCHAEOLOGICAL JOURNAL. vol.103, pp.23-5.
- <5> SLI3972 Serial: 1938. The Lincolnshire Magazine. vol.4, no.1.
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Location
| Grid reference | TA 1165 0127 (point) Estimated from sources |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | CAISTOR, WEST LINDSEY, LINCOLNSHIRE |
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Record last edited
Mar 21 2021 8:35PM
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