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MosaikHolzpfostenLondon StoneRelief with Mithras bull-slaying sceneRelief with Mithras bull-slaying sceneMithräumTemple of Mithras, LondonMosaikViking rune stoneSlab dedication by VI VictrixRoman LondonSlab dedication by VI VictrixCeltic helmet found at Waterloo BridgeLondinium, Roman AmphitheatreLondon Wall at Tower HilLondon Roman wallRomano celtic templeStadtmauerMosaikLondon wall, Noble StreetPorte Ouest du fort romain (West gate of Roman fort)Porte Ouest du fort romain (West gate of Roman fort)Porte Ouest du fort romain (West gate of Roman fort)Porte Ouest du fort romain (West gate of Roman fort)London wallsSt Alphage Garden - benches by wallLondon wall outside the Museum of LondonRoman Baths, Strand LaneHeliopolis, Temple, obelisk (a.k.a. Cleopatra's needle, London)Heliopolis, Temple, obelisk (a.k.a. Cleopatra's needle, London)

Location:

  • United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, City of London
  • geo:51.504299,-0.091823
  • Location ± 25-100 m.

Period or year:

  • 100?~ / unknown

Class:

  • Tavern or relay
  • invisible

Identifiers:

  • vici:place=77322

Annotations

Remains of a building were discovered that might have served as a mansio. The footprint of the building is still being uncovered, but it appears to have been a large complex around a central courtyard.
An eight meters long mosaic has been uncovered. The design of the larger panel has been attributed to a team of mosaicists known as the Acanthus group, who developed a unique style. The smaller panel is similar to one unearthed in Trier, Germany.

Another large Roman building was also found at the site, which archaeologists say was likely to have been the private residence of a wealthy individual or family. Traces of lavishly painted walls, terrazzo and mosaic floors, coins and jewellery have been found. Among the items recovered are a decorated bronze brooch, a bone hairpin and a sewing needle1.

See also

References

  1. theGuardian: Lavish Roman mosaic is biggest found in London for 50 years


Relevant museums

London, Museum of London

Historical museum with an archaeological collection

The British Museum

The British Museum has one of the world's largest collections of antiquities from the Classical world.

Museum of London Archeology

Museum of London Archeology


Nearby

Mosaikfussboden

Mosaik – Londinium – London – England – Grossbritannien

Holzpfosten der Quaianlage

Hafen – Londinium – London – England – Grossbritannien

Praetorium Londinium

Praetorium Londinium


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