Tyne and Wear HER(1458): Newcastle, Westgate Road, Roman amphora - Details
1458
Newcastle
Newcastle, Westgate Road, Roman amphora
Newcastle
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Amphora
Roman
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In 1898, during excavations for Cooper's horse repository south of the General Post Office on the north side of Westgate Road, an amphora was recovered. It was of cream-coloured or reddish earthenware, with slight horizontal flutings and a pointed bottom. Its dimensions were: height 1 foot 2 inches; diameter at mouth 2.5 inches; circumference at widest part 1 foot 9 inches. It was exhibited to the Society of Antiquaries of Newcastle by William Smith of Gunnerton, and in 1931 was donated to the Society.
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<< HER 1458 >> W. Smith, 1899, Exhibited, Proceedings of the Society of Antiquaries of Newcastle, 2, VIII (for 1897-98), p. 256
Proceedings of the Society of Antiquaries of Newcastle, 1933, Additions to the Museum, 4, V (for 1931-32), pp. 151-2