Corbridge Lion, Roman stone sculpture in Corbridge, England
Description
The Corbridge Lion is a sandstone sculpture depicting a male lion standing over an unidentified prey animal. The artwork measures approximately 0.95 meters long and 0.87 meters high and now resides in the site museum alongside other Roman-period objects.
History
Archaeological teams discovered the sculpture during excavations in 1907, finding it buried within a water tank from the 2nd or 3rd century. The settlement where it was unearthed served as a key military outpost connected to Roman Britain's frontier system.
Culture
The sculpture shows how Romans used powerful animal imagery in their burial monuments to express protection and strength. This lion was part of a tradition where fierce creatures guarded the memory of the dead.
Practical
The sculpture is displayed indoors within the Corbridge Roman Site Museum, which is maintained by English Heritage. Visitors benefit from viewing it as part of a larger collection that provides context for Roman military life in Britain.
Did you know?
The lion's teeth were deliberately removed by Roman builders who transformed it into a functioning water fountain. This practical repurposing reveals how Romans adapted existing monuments for daily use without destroying their original form.
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