The New Mithraeum

An altar found in the west corner of the sanctuary at Borcovicium (modern Housesteads) in 1898, recording a dedication to Jupiter Optimus Maximus, the god Cocidius and the genius of the place by soldiers of the Second Augustan Legion on garrison duty.

Altar, found in 1898.

Altar, found in 1822.

Altar, found in 1822.

Both excavations revealed fragments of red pottery and thin blackglazed pottery.

Two altars, found (1822) on either side of the preceding No.

CIL VII 647; MMM II No.

Altar (H. 0.56), found in the N.

Limestone statue (H. 0.93).

Statue in limestone (H. 0.76).

Limestone relief (H. 0.68), found approximately in the middle of the central aisle (1898) together with the two following Nos.

Relief in limestone, the greater fragment (H. about 2.00) was found before the altars Nos 863-4; the four smaller fragments in the centre of the cult-room (1822).

From the other finds, for an extensive report of which we refer to the publication of Richmond-Gillam, 62ff, we mention here: 1) A number of vessels, which "were evidently part of the furnishings of the Mithraeum.

ILN 1951,455; Richmond-Gillam, 30 and PI.

Dedication from the Mithraeum of Rudchester recording the restoration of a temple dedicated to Sol Invictus.

This sandstone altar from the Mithraeum of Vindobala (modern Rudchester) preserves a dedication to the Invincible Mithras by P. Aelius Titullus, prefect of a cohort.

CIL VII 544; MMM II No.

Altar (H. 1.25 Br. 0.46).

Ara parva.

Arula alta ped.