This special find was made during archaeological works which are taking place in a British town Bishop Auckland. The head of a Roman god carved in sandstone was made 1,800 years ago. The ancient artefact was found during archaeological works which are being carried out at the ruins of a former fort of imperial legions. It is situated in the region of North East England, in County Durham.

 – This is one of the best things and most exciting things that could have happened, said Alex Kirton, 19, an archaeology student, who made this incredible discovery.

The find comes from Roman times and dates from second or third century AD. The head, which was made of sandstone, is about 20 centimetres. The carved stone image is similar to the Celtic deity Antenociticus. It was worshipped locally as a source of inspiration during the war. A similar stone head, with an inscription identifying Antenociticus, was found in 1862 at Benwell, in Newcastle, in a chapel devoted to the deity. Some parts of a lower-arm and a shin were also found there which suggests that the head may be a part of a life-sized monument. It may be the same in this case.   

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