Drawings Roman inscription from Lancaster
Object number
LDSAL2020.15.51
Artist/Designer/Maker
Watson, John - Artist
Watson, John - Author
Watson, John - Author
Material
Paper
Pen
Ink
Pen
Ink
Technique
Drawing
Writing (Processes)
Handwriting
Writing (Processes)
Handwriting
Dimensions
Height: 198mm
Width: 303mm
Width: 303mm
Inscriptions
Inscription content
For the Revd. Mr. Norris
Sir
The above is the representation of a stone found a considerable depth under ground, in a place call'd Pudding Lane near the Market place in Lancaster. I have not seen the original, but suspect that the 5th line is not truly copied, therefore have not sent you my sentiments upon it; being desirous that a true reading be first obtain'd, which perhaps may be in the power of some member of the Society to procure, better than myself, having repeatedly try'd in vain. It is certainly worth enquiring after, as it is the first evidence known to have been found there to shew [sic] what part of the Roman forces had possession of that station, the remains of which are still visible on part of the hill on which the Church stands. It is pity the stone is broken, but enough is left to show that this Julius Apolinaris belong'd to the Ala Augusta.
I am Sir with great esteem
Your very Hum: Servt.
John Watson
Sir
The above is the representation of a stone found a considerable depth under ground, in a place call'd Pudding Lane near the Market place in Lancaster. I have not seen the original, but suspect that the 5th line is not truly copied, therefore have not sent you my sentiments upon it; being desirous that a true reading be first obtain'd, which perhaps may be in the power of some member of the Society to procure, better than myself, having repeatedly try'd in vain. It is certainly worth enquiring after, as it is the first evidence known to have been found there to shew [sic] what part of the Roman forces had possession of that station, the remains of which are still visible on part of the hill on which the Church stands. It is pity the stone is broken, but enough is left to show that this Julius Apolinaris belong'd to the Ala Augusta.
I am Sir with great esteem
Your very Hum: Servt.
John Watson
Inscription content
N.B. See Dean Milles's Reading, & Observations on this Inscription, in the Minutes, Vol. 12. p. 617.