Our Roman treasure goes to Westminster

A CARLISLE treasure was laid bear for all to see at Westminster yesterday.

MPs packed in to the members’ dining room in the House of Commons to see part of a collection of historic artefacts from world class museums from across the North West.

And among the items was an enamelled Roman pan from the Carlisle area which dates back to 125-140AD and bears the name of Roman forts along Hadrian’s wall, including Stanwix Wall.

It is believed the pan is only one of three such objects and would have originally had a handle and base.

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