A lovely oil lamp from Roman Cirencester (Corinium) with its lion motif. Now part of the collections at Corinium Museum in Cirencester. πŸ“Έ My own. #RomanBritain #Cirencester
The remains of the Roman amphitheater at Cirencester. Built during the 2nd century AD, it is estimated that the amphitheater would have held around 8000 people. πŸ“Έ My own. #RomanSiteSaturday #RomanBritain #Cirencester

V.W.H. (Earl Bathurst's) Hounds, Cirencester, Gloucestershire, c.1920 - W Dennis Moss Postcard

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A tale of the 'Sleeping Knight' variety is recorded about an ancient barrow near #Cirencester. In 1685 two treasure hunters woke up a figure in armour holding two severed heads. It lashed out at them with a 'truncheon' and they made a quick exit as the mound collapsed. #PhantomsFriday #FolkyFriday
The central panel from the β€˜Hunting Dogs Mosaic’ depicting three chasing dogs. The mosaic is from Roman Cirencester (Corinium) and was discovered in 1849. Now on display at Corinium Museum in Cirencester. πŸ“Έ My own. #MosaicMonday #RomanBritain #CoriniumMuseum #Cirencester