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Amgueddfa Cymru – Museum Wales
7 joined sherds forming the base of a large bowl, form 29, with a worn footring and a deep rim. (see also: 88.3H/16.2-16.9). The upper zone has a winding scroll decoration and the lower zone is panelled. These sherds show eagles and cupids in the medallions. The base is stamped MARTIALISF, a Neronian potter. The date is c. AD 60-75.
The samian recovered from the excavations on the British Telecom site, though not great in quantity, is of particular interest since it includes a substantial group of South Gaulish decorated ware from La Graufesenque, which belongs to the early occupation of the fortress. When reassembled, some of these bowls are largely complete, though the sherds have been widely scattered and often turned up in later levels. Some show evidence of considerable wear, including D1, the bowl that is stylistically the earliest found. This suggests that it had been used elsewhere before being brought to the fortress.
bowl
Site Name: British Telecom Site, Caerleon
Notes: Excavation conducted on land immediately to the east of the telephone exchange on Museum Street.
