2014

NT9200 : Cocidius - a deity worshipped in northern Britain

taken 10 years ago, 4 km SW of Holystone, Northumberland, England

Cocidius - a deity worshipped in northern Britain
Cocidius - a deity worshipped in northern Britain
The figure in bas-relief brandishes spear and shield on a vertical rock-face at the entrance to a small shrine.
There are at least nine representations known in the Hadrian's Wall corridor, and a further 25 or so inscriptions dedicated to him. Most of these are along the western portion of the Wall.
This is the most spectacular.

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Geographical Context: Historic sites and artefacts Uplands Religious sites Moorland Rocks, Scree, Cliffs Primary Subject: Shrine
This photo is linked from: Automatic Clusters: · Cocidius Shrine [7] · Entrance [2] Other Photos: · Shrine to Cocidius at Yardhope ·
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NT9200, 30 images   (more nearby 🔍)
Photographer
Russel Wills   (more nearby)
Date Taken
Wednesday, 16 April, 2014   (more nearby)
Submitted
Wednesday, 16 April, 2014
Subject Location
OSGB36: geotagged! NT 92522 00528 [1m precision]
WGS84: 55:17.9280N 2:7.1593W
Camera Location
OSGB36: geotagged! NT 92522 00528
View Direction
West-southwest (about 247 degrees)
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