Objects in Mosaics collection
Admiral’s Walk- Cantharus
Fragment from a third century AD mosaic found in the excavations at Admiral's Walk, St Michael's Field, Cirencester in 1974.
Admiral’s Walk-Dolphin
Fragment from a third century AD mosaic found in excavations at Admiral's Walk, St.
Ashcroft House Scroll
This scroll depicting a heart-shaped leaf and a bud is thought to have been found about 100 years ago at Ashcroft House in Cirencester.
Congregational Church Octagon Fragment
This fragment shows an octagon containing a flower in a wave pattern border.
Geometric Mosaic
This large fragment from a geometric mosaic shows three octagons, two containing floral motifs and one with a pelta.
Hare Mosaic
This fourth century AD mosaic was found in excavations at Beeches Road, Cirencester in 1971.
Hunting Dogs Mosaic
This mosaic was found under Dyer Street, Cirencester in 1849, inspiring the creation of the first Corinium Museum.
Meander Mosaic
This fourth century AD geometric mosaic was found in the same excavations as the Hare mosaic and came from the same house.
Orpheus Mosaic
The Orpheus mosaic was found at Barton Farm, just outside Cirencester, in 1824/25.