Corbridge Lanx
Corbridge, Northumberland
In 1735 a girl walking by the River Tyne at Corbridge spotted a large silver dish in the mud. It is a Roman lanx, a decorated serving tray, showing gods including Apollo and Diana.
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- When
- Found 1735
- Where
- 54.9750, -2.0180
- Group
- Lost treasure
Visiting
Corbridge Roman Town is open nearby; the lanx is in the British Museum.

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