A detailed view of a Roman altar dedicated to Verbeia, possibly in or near the grounds of Myddleton Lodge

Date:
1942
Location:
MYDDLETON LODGE, Langbar Road, ILKLEY, MIDDLETON, BRADFORD
Reference:
AA42/02012
Type:
Photograph (Negative)
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Description

The altar is dedicated to the pagan nymph of the River Wharfe, Verbeia, and stands at around 4'10" tall. There is a 17th century replica of the altar, and both are likely to be in the grounds of Myddleton House.

It is not clear if this is an image of the original or replica.

Content

This is part of the Series: WOO02/01 Series Of Negatives Taken For The National Buildings Record; within the Collection: WOO02 George Bernard Wood Collection

Rights

© Historic England Archive

People & Organisations

Photographer: Wood, George Bernard

Keywords

Roman Altar