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Fragment from a large fire-surround and overmantle made of catacleuse: decoration includes a grotesque animal head and is inscribed 'OCTAVIV-'. The fireplace was broken during Civil War fighting and thrown down a well.

English Heritage, Temple Cloud Archaeology Store

Title

Overmantle*

Date

late 16th C

Medium

stone

Measurements

H 39.5 x W 31 x D 44.5 cm

Accession number

88278623.36

Work type

Sculpture

Inscription description

inscribed on left-hand side: OCTAVIV (presumably 'S' on the now broken end).

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English Heritage, Temple Cloud Archaeology Store

Somerset England

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