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Roman altar from Tynemouth Castle

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The item is a drawing made from the rubbing of the side of a Roman altar found at Tynemouth Castle by Major Durnford in 1783. The altar had been reused as a foundation stone. It is dedicated to Jupiter. It is carved with a patera with a snake on each side.
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Title: Roman altar from Tynemouth Castle
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The item is a drawing made from the rubbing of the side of a Roman altar found at Tynemouth Castle by Major Durnford in 1783.
The altar had been reused as a foundation stone.
It is dedicated to Jupiter.
It is carved with a patera with a snake on each side.

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