Once I was a clever boy learning the arts of Oxford... is a quotation from the verses written by Bishop Richard Fleming (c.1385-1431) for his tomb in Lincoln Cathedral. Fleming, the founder of Lincoln College in Oxford, is the subject of my research for a D. Phil., and, like me, a son of the West Riding. I have remarked in the past that I have a deeply meaningful on-going relationship with a dead fifteenth century bishop... it was Fleming who, in effect, enabled me to come to Oxford and to learn its arts, and for that I am immensely grateful.


Monday, 16 March 2026

Roman lead ingots from Wales

 
The discovery in Ceredigion of lead ingots that can be dated precisely to 87AD and the reign of the Emperor Domitian has been reported by BBC News at Rare Roman lead ingots found by metal detectorists in Ceredigion and by Artnet at Rare Roman Ingots Discovered by Metal Detectorists Declared Treasure

The ingots may appear prosaic alongside other archaeological finds but they are an indicator of an important industry in Roman Britain.


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