Altar

Altar to the Matres Afrae Italae et Gallae by a river pilot of the Sixth Legion.

MAT(RIBVS) AF(RIS) ITA(LIS) GA(LLIS) M(ARCVS) MINV(CIVS) MVDE(NVS) MIL(ES) LEG(IONIS) VI VI(TRICIS) GVBER(NATOR) LEG(IONIS) VI V(OTVM) S(OLVIT) L(AETVS) L(IBENS) M(ERITO)

"To the Mother Goddesses of Africa, Italy and Gaul, Marcus Minucius Mudenus, soldier of the Sixth Legion Victorious, pilot of the Sixth Legion willingly, gladly and deservedly fulfilled his vow." (RIB 653)

Found in Middlegate, York. In the Yorkshire Museum, York.