Find Spot record MDR10965 - Roman lead pig, Matlock Bank, Matlock Town
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- FINDSPOT (Roman - 43 AD to 409 AD)
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A Roman lead pig was found in 1783 lying a few inches beneath the surface of the ground, near Matlock Bank, when some recently enclosed common land was being cleared. The lead pig was given to the British Museum in 1797. It was inscribed on the top only L (ucii) Aruconii Verecundi, metal (li) Lutud (arensis). (1) No further information. (2)
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Location
| Grid reference | SK 299 606 (point) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | MATLOCK TOWN, DERBYSHIRE DALES, DERBYSHIRE |
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Record last edited
May 10 2022 1:25PM