This mosaic was found near Brantingham, a village west-north-west of Hull, at the edge of the Yorkshire Wolds. It now resides in the Hull and East Riding Museum.
It was discovered in 1961 at the site of a large villa and dates back to the 4th century. It originally measured 11 metres by 7.8 metres and is the largest Roman mosaic so far discovered in Yorkshire. The floor mosaic is the biggest surviving piece, and the wall mosaic is a fragment from the opposite end of the mosaic.
This is one of a number of Roman mosaics in the Hull and East Riding Museum, one of several museums in Old Town, Hull, and all well worth a visit.
I thought it was your lounge for a minute!!
What a beautiful and well preserved mosaic. I haven't heard of that one before. Big fan of Roman designs wherever I find them.
Thank you all for your lovely comments and favs, they are very much appreciated.
Hull may not be on everyones tourist trail, but it is a city well worth a visit, with super museums, galleries and much else to discover. I can recommend it to you.
Thanks for sharing
What a beautiful and well preserved mosaic. I haven't heard of that one before. Big fan of Roman designs wherever I find them.
Thank you all for your lovely comments and favs, they are very much appreciated.
Hull may not be on everyones tourist trail, but it is a city well worth a visit, with super museums, galleries and much else to discover. I can recommend it to you.
Ian
Ha Ha - our house is nowhere near as minimalist as this - far too many books / DVDs etc!
Thank you Kathy - I really like these pieces of practical artwork too!
Ian