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Heritage Lincolnshire is running an innovative approach to managing heritage at risk by training and supporting a network of volunteer 'heritage stewards' to complete surveys on Lincolnshire's heritage assets including historic buildings, places of worship, parks and gardens, conservation areas and archaeological sites. Project Officers Michael Knapton and Natalie Hamilton, together with some of our keen Heritage Stewards, will be writing a weekly blog on the Heritage at Risk project which will provide updates on the latest news and goings on, as well as offering an insight in to the day to day running of the project and the experiences of our Heritage Stewards.

Monday 8 August 2011

Roman heritage in Lincoln


For a recent survey, I came across a Roman tombstone in central Lincoln. It was set into the exterior wall of a church about 2 metres above ground height. With Latin and Anglo-Saxon inscriptions, the tombstone is thought to be from a large cemetery which was once south of Lincoln.

It appears that re-use has preserved this monument and it is now an integral part of the building. Having its own record on the heritage database ensures it is not overlooked. As I took photographs, I wondered if, perhaps, this was a contender for one of the smallest features on the survey database (measuring about 1 metre by 0.5 metre).

I will definitely look out for some more unusual fragments of heritage as I continue with the surveys.

Karen, Heritage Steward
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