The Great Northern Museum in Newcastle has a very good collection of Roman tombs and tombstones. Many of these have … More
Tag: Roman tombstones
Roman gods in York
The god Sol, here carved in the fashion of a Celtic Sun God or a classical Gorgon. The Romans often … More
Roman tombstones from York (2)
This is the tombstone of Cornelia Optata. She was only 13 years old when she died. This tombstone was set … More
Roman tombstones from York (1)
The inscriptions on Roman tombstones can often give us information about the people who lived and worked in the city … More