002580a:Roman Altar

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  • Description

    Type : Photograph Medium : Print-black-and-white Description : Roman Altar found in the Tyne dedicated to the god Oceanus.It is believed to have been placed on the Roman bridge over the Tyne which was built on the present site of the Swing Bridge. The altar was built circa 120AD by the 6th Legion. A second altar also placed on the bridge was dedicated to the god Neptune. Roman Wall Collection : Local Studies Printed Copy : If you would like a printed copy of this image please contact Newcastle Libraries http://www.newcastle.gov.uk/tlt" >www.newcastle.gov.uk/tlt quoting Accession Number : 002580a

  • Owner

    Newcastle Libraries

  • Source

    Newcastle libraries (Flickr)

  • License

    What does this mean? Public Domain Mark

  • Further information

    Link: https://www.flickr.com/photos/39821974@N06/4075525245/
    Resource type: Image
    Last modified: 7 years, 3 months ago
    Viewed: 924 times
    Picture Taken: Unknown

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