MEM24873 - Roman Jupiter figurine found in Brompton Regis parish (Find Spot)
Summary
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Type and Period (1)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
A Roman copper alloy figurine thought to represent Jupiter was found in 2018 as a stray find. It includes casting marks and may have been made locally or specifically for deposition. [1] The figurine is made from copper alloy and is incomplete and unfinished. It may have been discarded unfinished or made specifically for deposition. The figure may have been used in a temple or in a personal shrine. A clear but not exclusive relationship has been suggested between Jupiter figurines and military sites, and it is worth noting that it was found a few miles from Rainsbury Fort (MSO8387). This piece suggests the possible local production and use of figurines of Roman gods. [2]
Sources/Archives (2)
External Links (2)
- https://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/record/id/908427 (Portable Antiquities Scheme (PAS) database entry)
- https://www.exmoorher.co.uk/roman-jupiter-figurine (Exmoor HER Finds webpage entry)
Other Statuses/References
- Local List Status (Rejected)
- PAS FindspotCode: SOM-B5638E
Map
No mapped location recorded.
Location
Grid reference | Not recorded |
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Map sheet | Not recorded |
Civil Parish | BROMPTON REGIS, WEST SOMERSET, SOMERSET |
Finds (1)
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
Related Events/Activities (0)
Record last edited
Feb 23 2022 10:21AM
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