Hadrian's Wall Path by Jane V. Blanchard5/29/2023 ![]() ![]() These containers were often buried with grave-goods. Roman artisans created elaborate cremation urns. In addition to this in situ cremation, the Romans also burned the body, collected the ashes, and then buried the remains in urns. One example is the popular use of the bustum, a funeral pyre constructed over a pit into which both the ashes from the burning material and the body were buried. It was a means of quickly releasing the spirit, rather than waiting for the body to decompose.Ĭremation practices along The Wall continued into the late Roman period and differed from those practiced elsewhere in Roman Britain. Cremation was the primary form of burial for the Romans during Hadrian's time. "Birdoswald is the only location on Hadrian's Wall to have excavated a complete crematory burial. ![]() ![]() ![]() This excerpt from Hadrian's Wall Path: Walking Into History-Full-color version may help you give you insights into their rituals. As I walked Hadrian's Wall Path, I learned how the Romans buried those who served in the Roman army's most northern frontier. Monday we celebrate Memorial Day to remember the people who died while serving in our country's armed forces. ![]()
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