Find Spot record MDR15425 - Inscribed lead pig, Matlock Bank, Matlock Town
Type and Period (1)
- FINDSPOT (Roman - 43 AD to 409 AD)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Full Description
An inscribed lead pig was found at c. SK 30 61 (Matlock Bank) in 1783 just below the surface during agricultural improvements. It was found close to a 'bole' of large flat stones. The face of the lead pig was inscribed 'L.ARVCONI.VERECVND.METAL.LVTVD'. (1)
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SDR23288 Article in serial: Barnatt, J. 1999. 'Prehistoric and Roman mining in the Peak District- present knowledge and future research', Mining History: The Bulletin of the Peak District Mines Historical Society. p. 24.
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Location
| Grid reference | SK 30 61 (point) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | MATLOCK TOWN, DERBYSHIRE DALES, DERBYSHIRE |
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Record last edited
Feb 12 2018 2:32PM