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A restored Roman cockerel figurine is the best result from a Cirencester dig in decades, archaeologists have said.
The enamelled object, which dates back as far as AD100, was unearthed during a dig in 2011 at a Roman burial site in the town.
It has now returned from conservation work and finders Cotswold Archaeology said it “looks absolutely fantastic”.
The 12.5cm bronze figure was discovered inside a child’s grave and is thought to have been a message to the gods….
Source:
Archaeology News Network
Source URL:
http://archaeologynewsnetwork.blogspot.com/2013/03/cirencester-roman-cockerel-best-find-in.html#.UUoQ2hns8k0
Date:
3-12-13
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Source: FULL ARTICLE at History News Network – George Mason University