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Roman pottery candlestick
Only the upper portion of this candlestick is original, the lower half has been restored in the style of an example from London. At the time of discovery (1950s), pottery candlesticks were rare finds. The socket and rim of the grease-tray are sooty. The candlestick is decorated with three raised circumferential ridges. The material is fairly hard orange-buff ware with a white surface.
Collection Area
Archaeology & Numismatics
Item Number
54.389A/15.2
Find Information
Site Name: Bear House Field, Caerleon
Grid Reference: ST 33 91
Collection Method: excavation
Date: 1954
Notes: field adjoins the south-west side of the legionary fortress : 'A' material is from the culvert. From the Civil Settlement.
Measurements
diameter / mm:76.0 (at top)
diameter / mm:61.0 (of base)
height / mm:128.0 (restored)
maximum width / mm:30.0
width / mm
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