Head pots are some of the most charismatic ceramics found in Roman Britain, and I’m pleased to report the discovery of a new and unusual example from Bourne, excavated by Allen Archaeology, which they have rather wonderfully dubbed ‘Marion’.
This new example, dating to the 4th Century, is particularly special because of the painted details picking out the hair and facial features and as you can see from the image, it survives almost intact.
Further details about the discovery of Marion the head pot, including more images, can be seen on Allen Archaeology’s blog – so head across there now to find out more about this fantastic new discovery.
I might do a post in future highlighting all of the examples of head and face pots known from Lincolnshire – and there are numerous other great examples – but for the present hopefully this new find will whet your appetite for these fantastic ceramics.
Roman Lincolnshire Revealed 