Sauer, E. (2005). Inscriptions from Alchester:. Britannia 36. Vol 36, pp. 101-133.
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Inscriptions from Alchester: | ||
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Subtitle The sub title of the publication or report |
Vespasian's base of the Second Augustan Legion(?) | ||
Issue The name of the volume or issue |
Britannia 36 | ||
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Britannia | ||
Volume Volume number and part |
36 | ||
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101 - 133 | ||
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Abstract The abstract describing the content of the publication or report |
Excavation at Alchester in 2003 revealed an almost complete tombstone of a veteran of the Second Augustan Legion. This provides the first known biography of any person living in pre-medieval Oxfordshire. He is arguably also the earliest legionary veteran attested in Britain. All other tombstones of legionary veterans in Britain come from the main base of their legion or a veterans' colony. Since there is nothing to suggest that Alchester ever became a colony, the author argues that it must have been the main base of the legio II Augusta and thus Vespasian's base (a case supported by other indications, notably the fortress's foundation date of AD 43/44), unless it is the only known exception to the rule. Includes | ||
Year of Publication The year the book, article or report was published |
2005 | ||
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Created Date The date the record of the pubication was first entered |
16 Mar 2006 |