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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