Aelia Aeliana's tombstone, York, York

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The tombstone of Aelia Aeliana, a female resident of Roman York, is carved in gritstone. The inscription is broken and only her name is now preserved. The carved scene depicts a family - parents and a young girl - reclining at the dining table in Roman style.

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York York

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Roman (43 - 409)

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An aerial view of Housesteads Fort. Its Roman name 'Vercovicium' means 'The Place of Fighters'. It was one of a chain of forts built along Hadrian's Wall. This site is now in the care of English Heritage (2010). Read detailed archaeological description.

Aelia Aeliana's tombstone, York, York

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