It was a rather damp day.
Set into the paving surface of the modern development of Tabard Square is this copy of an inscription found during the excavations of the Roman temple complex. The inscription in interesting, and, even my rather terrible photograph shows, the very clear reference to London – ‘Londiniensi’. What this may mean is that Southwark, despite being outside the walls, and different in character to the walled city, was considered to be part of London.
Recently the Museum of London has published the Roman Map of London which is a major survey of the archaeology of this period. The link will take you to the online shop where it can be purchased.
