The discovery of a unique red-painted dog penis bone in Surrey suggests a ritual context, reflecting Roman Britain's associations with fertility and religious practices.
Shaft deposits in Roman Britain, found extensively throughout the country, likely served as conduits to the underworld, supported by the presence of specific animal bones.
This recent excavation of a quarry site in Ewell revealed one of the largest assemblages of human and animal remains, allowing for unprecedented archaeological documentation.
The rarity of ochre-stained bones from the Roman or Iron Age in Britain emphasizes the significance of the dog bone discovered at the Nescot site.
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