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October 01, 2003

Roman souvenir

A second-century bronze pan has turned up in Staffordshire.

Archaeologists are excited because the names of four forts located at the western end of Hadrian's Wall - Bowes, Drumburgh, Stanwix and Castlesteads - are engraved on the vessel.

While the find could suggest a Romans fondness for tourism and knick-knacks it appears to be a bespoke piece. Not quite so disturbing as socks and sandals then.

Posted by Ghost of a flea at October 1, 2003 08:44 AM