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Unless otherwise stated, this image is the copyright of the submitter. Contact them for permission to reproduce it. |  | | Description | The Roman altar-stone, dating from the 3rd-4th century CE, which has a carving of Mars, the Roman god of war. This large square-shaped stone was excavated in 1440 when the tower was being built. |
| Posted Comments: Sunny100
(2010-08-19) | Permission to take this photo inside the church was given to me by the staff on duty in the church. I think it is always best to ask before taking photos, and to leave a contribution if possible. | Sunny100
(2010-08-19) | The Roman altar stone above is in St Mary & All Angels Church (Whalley) in Lancashire. OS grid ref is SD.721093. |
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