Roman Stone Figurine found near Baginton Church

1 An extremely crude stone figurine was found during the early 1930s near Baginton parish church in Warwickshire. No details of its discovery are recorded, but it may have come to light in an excavation. It is medium-grained sandstone, possibly from local pleistocene deposits. The figure is roughly carved in relief on the front surface of a thick block of stone. The upper and smaller lump is the head, rising directly from the shoulders. Two small holes and a short horizontal slit represent the eyes and mouth. The larger lump is the body. Here the right arm is fairly clearly shown, but the left arm can hardly be distinguished. It is possible that the figure is intended to be seated and it might be a mother goddess.
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3 It is possible that the stone was found during the excavation of Baginton Castle (PRN 2676).