Altar in three fragments. The lowest one was found in 1862 in the Temple of Antenociticus (HER 5266), the upper two in 1904 in house foundations c.640 metres south-east of the temple. The altar was broken either when the temple was destroyed or during stone robbing in modern times. Deposited in the Black Gate. DEO AN(T)ENOCITICUS/SACRUM/COH(ORS) I VA(N)GION(UM)/QUIB(US) PRAE EST/ […]C(IUS) CASSI(ANUS P)RAEF(ECTUS)/U(OTUM) S(OLUIT) L(IBENS) M(ERITO) "Sacred to the god Antenociticus: the First Cohort of Vangiones, under the command of … Cassianus, prefect, willingly and deservedly fulfilled its vow". 20 x 27 inches. RIB 1328.
Site Type: Broad
Place of Worship
SITEDESC
Altar in three fragments. The lowest one was found in 1862 in the Temple of Antenociticus (SMR 5266), the upper two in 1904 in house foundations c.640m south-east of the temple. The altar was broken either when the temple was destroyed or during stone robbing in modern times. Deposited in the Black Gate. DEO AN(T)ENOCITICUS/SACRUM/COH(ORS) I VA(N)GION(UM)/QUIB(US) PRAE EST/ […]C(IUS) CASSI(ANUS P)RAEF(ECTUS)/U(OTUM) S(OLUIT) L(IBENS) M(ERITO) "Sacred to the god Antenociticus: the First Cohort of Vangiones, under the command of … Cassianus, prefect, willingly and deservedly fulfilled its vow". 20 x 27 inches. RIB 1328. Dated C2.
Site Name
Benwell Fort (Condercum), Altar to Antenociticus
Site Type: Specific
Altar
HER Number
5276
Form of Evidence
Find
Sources
<< HER 5276 >> Bruce, 1862, Archaeologia Aeliana, 2, VI, p 153-5
E.J. Phillips, 1977, Corpus Signororum Imperii Romani, Great Britain Vol 1, no. 230, p81, in Corbridge's Hadrian's Wall East of the North Tyne
R.G. Collingwood & R.P. Wright, 1965, Roman Inscriptions of Britain I, Inscriptions in Stone, p 436 no. 1328
YEAR1
2003
English, British
Class
Religious Ritual and Funerary
COMP1
Jennifer Morrison
Crossref
208, 5266
DAY1
19
District
Newcastle
Easting
421710
Grid ref figure
8
Map Sheet
NZ26SW
MONTH1
02
Grid Reference
NZ
Northing
564670
General Period
ROMAN
Specific Period
Roman 43 to 410
Place
Benwell
Description
An altar found in 1862 south-east of the Roman Fort in the Temple of Antenociticus (HER 5266). It measured 20 x 51 inches. The inscription read: DEO/ANTENOCITICO/ET NUMINIB(US)/AUGUSTOR(UM)/AEL(IUS) VIBIUS/C(ENTURIO) LEG(IONIS) XX V(ALERIAE) V(ICTRICIS)/U(OTUM) S(OLUIT) L(IBENS) M(ERITO) which means "To the god Antenociticus and to the deities of the Emperors Aelius Vibius, Centurion of the twentieth legion Valeria Victrix, willingly and deservedly fulfilled his vow". Height 1.277 metres, width 0.505 metres, depth 0.50 metres. Originally on a concrete foundation. On left side a knife and wreath, on right a jug and wreath. Museum of Antiquities No. 1887.24. RIB 1327.
Site Type: Broad
Place of Worship
SITEDESC
An altar found in 1862 south-east of the Roman Fort in the Temple of Antenociticus (SMR 5266). It measured 20 x 51 inches. The inscription read: DEO/ANTENOCITICO/ET NUMINIB(US)/AUGUSTOR(UM)/AEL(IUS) VIBIUS/C(ENTURIO) LEG(IONIS) XX V(ALERIAE) V(ICTRICIS)/U(OTUM) S(OLUIT) L(IBENS) M(ERITO) which means "To the god Antenociticus and to the deities of the Emperors Aelius Vibius, Centurion of the twentieth legion Valeria Victrix, willingly and deservedly fulfilled his vow". Height 1.277m, width 0.505m, depth 0.50m. Originally on a concrete foundation. On left side a knife and wreath, on right a jug and wreath. Museum of Antiquities No. 1887.24. RIB 1327. Dated C2.
Site Name
Benwell Fort (Condercum), Altar to Antenociticus
Site Type: Specific
Altar
HER Number
5275
Form of Evidence
Find
Sources
<< HER 5275 >> Bruce, 1862, Archaeologia Aeliana, 2, VI, p 153-5
E.J. Phillips, 1977, Corpus Signororum Imperii Romani, Great Britain Vol 1, no. 230, p81, in Corbridge's Hadrian's Wall East of the North Tyne
R.G. Collingwood & R.P. Wright, 1965, Roman Inscriptions of Britain I, Inscriptions in Stone, p 436 no. 1327
YEAR1
2003
English, British
Class
Monument <By Form>
COMP1
Jennifer Morrison
COMP2
Jennifer Morrison
Crossref
208, 5266
DAY1
19
DAY2
24
District
Newcastle
Easting
421710
Grid ref figure
8
Map Sheet
NZ26SW
MATERIAL
Sandstone
MONTH1
02
MONTH2
12
Grid Reference
NZ
Northing
564670
General Period
ROMAN
Specific Period
Roman 43 to 410
Place
Benwell
Description
The statue remains (the head and fragments of the forearm and lower leg) were found in 1862 in the Temple of Antenociticus. The head had been broken off at the neck. The nose, mouth and chin were slightly damaged and chipped in many places. The head measures 0.32 metres high, 0.20 metres wide and 0.26 metres deep. The fragment of leg measures 0.27 metres long and 0.15 metres in diameter. The forearm measures 0.21 metres long and 0.09 metres in diameter. The statue is of a young man with a thick crop of coarse hair combed forward. There was a torque around the neck. Possibly a life-size cult statue which would have stood in a niche or against a wall in the temple. The head is classical in style but the hairstyle, diamond shaped eyes and torque are Celtic. Museum of Antiquites No. 1924.6-8
Site Type: Broad
Findspot
SITEDESC
The statue remains (the head and fragments of the forearm and lower leg) were found in 1862 in the Temple of Antenociticus. The head had been broken off at the neck. The nose, mouth and chin were slightly damaged and chipped in many places. The head measures 0.32m high, 0.20m wide and 0.26m deep. The fragment of leg measures 0.27m long and 0.15m in diameter. The forearm measures 0.21m long and 0.09m in diameter. The statue is of a young man with a thick crop of coarse hair combed forward. There was a torque around the neck. Possibly a life-size cult statue which would have stood in a niche or against a wall in the temple. The head is classical in style but the hairstyle, diamond shaped eyes and torque are Celtic. An inscribed altar to Antenociticus has also been found at Chesters. Great North Museum: Hancock No. 1924.6-8. Dated C2.
Site Name
Benwell Fort (Condercum), Statue of Antenociticus
Site Type: Specific
Statue
HER Number
5274
Form of Evidence
Find
Sources
<< HER 5274 >> S. Johnson, 1989, Hadrian's Wall, p 90;
Archaeologia Aeliana, 1865, 2, VI, p153;
Proceedings of the Society of Antiquaries of Newcastle, 1927, 4, iii, 1927-8, p124-6;
Northumberland County History, 1930, XIII, 552 nos 4-6;
Kendrick, 1938, Anglo Saxon Art to AD 900, p 20-1;
A. Ross, 1960, PSAS, XLI, 1957-8, p18-19, no xviii;
Archaeologia Aeliana, 1961 4, XXXIX, p80-1;
A. Ross, 1967, Pagan Celtic Britain, p 83, 163-4;
J.M.C. Toynbee, 1963, Art in Roman Britain, p 146 no 41;
J.M.C. Toynbee, 1964, Art in Britain under the Romans, p 106-7; D.J. Smith, 1974, Museum of Antiquities, Newcastle upon Tyne - An Illustrated Introduction, 23
SURVIVAL
60-79%
YEAR1
2003
YEAR2
2014
English, British
Class
Transport
COMP1
Jennifer Morrison
Crossref
208, 5262, 5264
DAY1
19
District
Newcastle
Easting
421560
Grid ref figure
8
Map Sheet
NZ26SW
MONTH1
02
Grid Reference
NZ
Northing
564660
General Period
ROMAN
Specific Period
Roman 43 to 410
Place
Benwell
Description
A road ran from the south gate of the fort (HER 208) to the vallum crossing (HER 5264). MacLauchlan's 19th century survey shows a possible causeway continuing down the hill to the mansio (HER 5265).
Site Type: Broad
Road Transport Site
SITEDESC
A road ran from the south gate of the fort (SMR 208) to the vallum crossing (SMR 5264). MacLauchlan's survey shows a possible causeway continuing down the hill to the mansio (SMR 5265).
Site Name
Benwell Fort (Condercum), Roman road
Site Type: Specific
Road
HER Number
5273
Form of Evidence
Find
Sources
<< HER 5273 >> Tyne and Wear Museums, 1991, The Roman Fort at Benwell and Its Environs, A survey of the extent and presentation of the archaeological remains
YEAR1
2003
English, British
Class
Monument <By Form>
COMP1
Jennifer Morrison
Crossref
208, 5262
DAY1
19
District
Newcastle
Easting
421420
Grid ref figure
8
Map Sheet
NZ26SW
MATERIAL
Ceramic
MONTH1
02
Grid Reference
NZ
Northing
564560
General Period
ROMAN
Specific Period
Roman 43 to 410
Place
Benwell
Description
Pottery was found during building work in the grounds of Pendower Hall School, just north of Bertram Crescent, between Adair Avenue and Lismore Place (Museum of Antiquities 1970.2).
Site Type: Broad
Findspot
SITEDESC
Pottery was found during building work in the grounds of Pendower Hall School, just north of Bertram Crescent, between Adair Avenue and Lismore Place (Museum of Antiquities 1970.2).
Site Name
Pendower Hall, Roman pottery
Site Type: Specific
Vessel
HER Number
5272
Form of Evidence
Find
Sources
<< HER 5272 >> Tyne and Wear Museums, 1991, The Roman Fort at Benwell and Its Environs, A survey of the extent and presentation of the archaeological remains
YEAR1
2003
English, British
Class
Religious Ritual and Funerary
COMP1
Jennifer Morrison
Crossref
208, 5262, 5266
DAY1
19
District
Newcastle
Easting
421660
Grid ref figure
8
Map Sheet
NZ26SW
MATERIAL
Lead
MONTH1
02
Grid Reference
NZ
Northing
564640
General Period
ROMAN
Specific Period
Roman 43 to 410
Place
Benwell
Description
A stone lined grave containing a lead coffin (held in Museum of Antiquities - no. 1935.11) for a child. Found 64 metres south-east of the south-east corner of the fort, 46 metres from the apse of the Temple of Antenociticus (HER 5266).
Site Type: Broad
Grave
SITEDESC
A stone lined grave containing a lead coffin (held in Museum of Antiquities - 1935.11) for a child. Found 64m south-east of the south-east corner of the fort, 46m from the apse of the Temple of Antenociticus (SMR 5266).
Site Name
Benwell Fort (Condercum), Roman grave containing lead coffin
Site Type: Specific
Grave
HER Number
5271
Form of Evidence
Find
Sources
<< HER 5271 >> Proceedings Society Antiquities Newcastle, 1935, 4, ser 7, 1935, p50-54
Tyne and Wear Museums, 1991, The Roman Fort at Benwell and Its Environs, A survey of the extent and presentation of the archaeological remains
SURVIVAL
100%
YEAR1
2003
English, British
Class
Monument <By Form>
COMP1
Jennifer Morrison
Crossref
208, 5262, 5264
DAY1
19
District
Newcastle
Easting
421620
Grid ref figure
8
Map Sheet
NZ26SW
MONTH1
02
Grid Reference
NZ
Northing
564610
General Period
ROMAN
Specific Period
Roman 43 to 410
Place
Benwell
Description
Two parallel ditches were found running southwards from the south-east corner of the fort. The western ditch has been traced for a distance of c.71 metres. They must post-date the infilled and levelled vallum.
Site Type: Broad
Ditch
SITEDESC
Two parallel ditches were found running southwards from the south-east corner of the fort. The western ditch has been traced for a distance of c.71m. They must post-date the infilled and levelled vallum. Dated C2-C3.
Site Name
Benwell Fort (Condercum), Roman ditches
Site Type: Specific
Ditch
HER Number
5270
Form of Evidence
Find
Sources
<< HER 5270 >> Archaeologia Aeliana, 1927, 4, ser 4, p 161, and 4 ser 5, 1928, p73
Tyne and Wear Museums, 1991, The Roman Fort at Benwell and Its Environs, A survey of the extent and presentation of the archaeological remains
YEAR1
2003
English, British
Class
Domestic
COMP1
Jennifer Morrison
Crossref
208, 5262
DAY1
19
District
Newcastle
Easting
421530
Grid ref figure
8
Map Sheet
NZ26SW
MONTH1
02
Grid Reference
NZ
Northing
564560
General Period
ROMAN
Specific Period
Roman 43 to 410
Place
Benwell
Description
Building remains were observed by Petch during drainage work in the front garden of 27 Lismore Place.
Site Type: Broad
Settlement
SITEDESC
Building remains were observed by Petch during drainage work in the front garden of 27 Lismore Place.
Site Name
Lismore Place, Roman building remains
Site Type: Specific
Vicus
HER Number
5269
Form of Evidence
Building
Sources
<< HER 5269 >> Archaeologia Aeliana, 1928, 4, ser 5, p 73
Tyne and Wear Museums, 1991, The Roman Fort at Benwell and Its Environs, A survey of the extent and presentation of the archaeological remains
YEAR1
2003
English, British
Class
Monument <By Form>
COMP1
Jennifer Morrison
Crossref
208, 5262
DAY1
19
District
Newcastle
Easting
421460
Grid ref figure
8
Map Sheet
NZ26SW
MONTH1
02
Grid Reference
NZ
Northing
564500
General Period
ROMAN
Specific Period
Roman 43 to 410
Place
Benwell
Description
While digging the foundations of 68 Bertram Crescent a pottery vessel was recovered containing a coin of Hadrian (and three others since lost). Museum of Antiquities No. 1927.141.
Site Type: Broad
Findspot
SITEDESC
While digging the foundations of 68 Bertram Crescent a pottery vessel was recovered containing a coin of Hadrian (and three others since lost). Museum of Antiquities No. 1927.141. Dated C2.
Site Name
Bertram Crescent, Roman vessel and coins
Site Type: Specific
Coin Hoard
HER Number
5268
Form of Evidence
Find
Sources
<< HER 5268 >> Proceedings Society Antiquities Newcastle, 1927, 4, ser 3, 1927, p110-11
Tyne and Wear Museums, 1991, The Roman Fort at Benwell and Its Environs, A survey of the extent and presentation of the archaeological remains
YEAR1
2003
English, British
Class
Monument <By Form>
COMP1
Jennifer Morrison
Crossref
208, 5262
DAY1
19
District
Newcastle
Easting
421230
Grid ref figure
8
Map Sheet
NZ26SW
MATERIAL
Ceramic
MONTH1
02
Grid Reference
NZ
Northing
564330
General Period
ROMAN
Specific Period
Roman 43 to 410
Place
Benwell
Description
A complete Roman pot was found in Benwell Lane while digging a sewer near Benwell Dene House (now the School for the Blind) in 1887.
Site Type: Broad
Findspot
SITEDESC
A complete Roman pot was found in Benwell Lane while digging a sewer near Benwell Dene House (now the School for the Blind) in 1887.
Site Name
Benwell Lane, Roman vessel
Site Type: Specific
Vessel
HER Number
5267
Form of Evidence
Find
Sources
<< HER 5267 >> Proceedings Society Antiquities Newcastle, 1887, 2, III, p 253
Tyne and Wear Museums, 1991, The Roman Fort at Benwell and Its Environs, A survey of the extent and presentation of the archaeological remains