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This tile was once the end ridge tile of a roof of a building within the legionary fortress of Isca (Caerleon). The decorated face with radiate hair, identified as a gorgon, is accompanied by the Celtic solar wheel of the sun-god's chariot and two stars.
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Dr David Howell's profile picture
Not sure this is the right Caerleon...
Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Wales's profile picture
Thanks for pointing out the error in location. I think it is the correct Caerleon now!

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