Abstract
ABSTRACTA four-line inscription in Old Roman Cursive on a pot base found in excavations in East Farleigh, Kent, in 2010 appears to be written (at least in part) in metre and has close textual similarities with examples from Binchester, Co. Durham. We describe the new text and then offer some thoughts about the possible relationship of these British texts to extant Latin verse and consider how to interpret the Kentish piece in context. Although much remains uncertain in our understanding of the text, it is a significant addition to the Romano-British corpus.
Highlights
A four-line inscription in Old Roman Cursive on a pot base found in excavations in East Farleigh, Kent, in 2010 appears to be written in metre and has close textual similarities with examples from Binchester, County Durham
We describe the new text and offer some thoughts about the possible relationship of these British texts to extant Latin verse and consider how to interpret the Kentish piece in context
Given we do not commonly find inscribed objects in British rural excavations,2 it is all the more impressive that lightly incised writing was identified during the washing of ceramic on site in East Farleigh in 2010
Summary
A four-line inscription in Old Roman Cursive on a pot base found in excavations in East Farleigh, Kent, in 2010 appears to be written (at least in part) in metre and has close textual similarities with examples from Binchester, County Durham.
Sign-in/Register to view highlights & summary Sign-in/Register to access full text options 
Free) 
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a call
