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Old Clapham Library - Roman remains

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Old Clapham Library - Roman remains

Memorial stone believed to date from the 1st century A.D. This plaque gives more information.
Our picture was taken some time ago, and on a more recent visit, we found the stone was almost completely smothered by foliage.

Credit for this entry to: Alan Patient of www.plaquesoflondon.co.uk

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