Archaeologists uncover 1,600-year-old 'guardian spirit' carving at Vindolanda
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Archaeologists uncover 1,600-year-old 'guardian spirit' carving at Vindolanda

13 Jul 2026 · Originally published 13 Jul 2026 9/10 Original headline: 'Poignant milestone' as 'guardian spirit' uncovered at Hadrian's Wall fort
A stone relief depicting a Roman 'Genius' has been unearthed beneath a barrack floor at the Vindolanda fort on Hadrian's Wall. The carving, which once served as a domestic shrine for protection and prosperity, provides a rare look at the personal beliefs of those living at the site in the fourth century.
Source: Chronicle Live Northumberland
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