Record ID: LANCUM-160514
Object type: ALTAR
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Cumbria
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Large stone altar base dating from the Roman period, i.e. c. AD43-410. The base is complete and undamaged although the surfaces show abrasions and some marks of wear. The lower part of the base is square in section with three deep grooves and two thick bands (which are also square in cross-section) separating it from the circular top. The circular surface of the top shows a clear break from where the rest of the mile stone (i.e. the part with the inscription on) is missing. What survives of the carcing looks well-applied and neat. The stone used was probably a very grainy sand stone. I…
Created on: Tuesday 12th August 2008
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Milnthorpe', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-F6E1E6
Object type: ALTAR
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Cumbria
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Head fragment of Roman altar, possibly displaying the god Mercury. It is a large sandstone fragment which is very worn.
Created on: Friday 12th October 2007
Last updated: Thursday 23rd March 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Maryport', grid reference and parish protected.