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Inscriptions, Hadrian's
Wall
Mr URBAN,
IN a journey to the north of England, in
August last, I had the opportunity of observing some
of the remains of the Roman walls in that country,
and of particularly examining several of the ruined stations
belonging to them. I had no thoughts, then, of troubling
you, or any one else, with my sentiments concerning any
pieces of antiquity; my intention, at that time, reaching
not farther than my own amusement. If I had, I might in some
respects, perhaps, have been more exact; but I believe, I
may venture to say, that in the copies of the following
inscriptions no mistake has been committed that is material.
I met with them at Burdoswald and Carrvoran,
formerly the stations of Amboglanna and Magna;
and since they have not, as far as I know, been yet made
publick; if you think proper to insert them in your
Magazine, they and the observations upon them are at
your service.
(See VOL.XVI. p 358)
I am yours, &c. FRANCIS SWINHOW.
Coll. of Edinburgh, 13 Jan. 1752.
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