The Excavation of a Romano-British Shrine at Orton's Pasture, Rocester, Staffordshire [BAR British series, 314; Monograph series / Birmingham University Field Archaeology Unit, 3; Monograph series, 3]

Ferris, Iain; Bevan, L.; Cuttler, R.

ISBN 10: 1841712051 / ISBN 13: 9781841712055

Published by Oxford, England : Archaeopress, Publishers of British Archaeological Reports, 2000

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VIII, 97 pages : 30cm. A summary of rescue excavations at the Romano-British Shrine site at Rocester, Staffordshire, dating from the late first to mid-second centuries AD. Parts of two enclosures identified as being associated with the adjacent Roman fort complex were also dug, and pits revealed several unusual finds, including an altar fragment. A small, stone building in one of the enclosures has been identified as a shrine.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Excavation of a Romano-British Shrine at Orton's Pasture, Rocester, Staffordshire [BAR British series, 314; Monograph series / Birmingham University Field Archaeology Unit, 3; Monograph series, 3]
• Publisher: Oxford, England : Archaeopress, Publishers of British Archaeological Reports
• Publication Date: 2000
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1841712051
• ISBN 13: 9781841712055
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: New
• Seller catalogs:
  • Archaeology

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Synopsis

A report on recent excavations at Orton's Pasture which recorded Roman activity from the late 1st to mid 2nd century AD and which was probably associated with a Roman fort to the north of the site. One enclosure contained possible ritual deposits, including a fragment from an altar, while a small stone building located in another enclosure was identified as a shrine. Includes reports on pottery, vessel glass, small finds and environmental remains.

About the Author

I.M. Ferris, L. Bevan and R. Cuttler with contributions by A.S. Esmonde Cleary, A. Hammon, K. Hartley, C. Hewitson, T. Joyce, D.F. Mackreth, A. Monckton, R.S.O. Tomlin, D. Williams, S. Willis. Illustrations by M. Breedon and N. Dodds