Kewstoke Reliquary
The relics of saints had powerful significance for the faithful. This limestone reliquary was found in St Paulês Church in Kewstoke. It held a wooden cup which was believed to...
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Congresbury Carving
This remarkable carving probably comes from the shrine of St Cyngar. He may have been born in Wales in the late 400s and lived as a holy man at Congresbury....
Figurine of Hercules
This Roman bronze figurine depicts Hercules (god of victory) holding a wine cup and club. It dates from AD 300 - 400 and was found in the Roman temple at...
Figurine of Mercury
This Roman bronze figurine depicts Mercury (Hermes) (messenger of the gods) in a winged hat and shoes, holding a money bag in his right hand. It dates from AD 300-400...
Bowl
The clay of this bowl contains traces of fat which show that it held milk products. This is the earliest evidence for dairying in Britain. The bowl was found beside...
Marine reptile
Jurassic sea dragonsê were once thought to be fish or lizards. They are now recognised as air-breathing marine reptiles. Unlike most reptiles, ichthyosaurs did not lay eggs but gave birth...