Roman Column (York)

United Kingdom / England / York / Minster Yard
 column, Roman Empire
This column was found laying on its side, in pieces and originally formed part of the basilica of a Roman fortress. There were originally 16 columns in the building and it is believed that it would have been where Constantine was declared Emperor in AD 306.

The column was found in 1969 and in 1971 the Dean of York Minster donated it York Civic Trust who had it moved to its current location. They also placed a plaque on the column explaining its history.
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Coordinates:   53°57'41"N   1°4'54"W
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