Books, Manuscripts, and Documents Roman altar from Bath
Object number
LDSAL2020.15.22
Artist/Designer/Maker
Lysons, Samuel - Author
Production date
1801
Material
Paper
Pen
Ink
Pen
Ink
Technique
Writing (Processes)
Handwriting
Handwriting
Dimensions
Height: 204mm
Width: 323mm
Width: 323mm
Inscriptions
Inscription content
Read S.A.L. April 30th 1801.
The item is a letter from Samuel Lysons to Rev J Brand, refuting the interpretation of Mr Mcqueen on the meaning of the word Sulis. This letter accompanied a drawing of inscriptions which included this word.