Milestone of Mitra - Évora, Portugal
Posted by: tmob
N 38° 32.106 W 008° 00.766
29S E 586043 N 4265650
A milestone, without inscription, marking the Roman way which connected Ebora Liberalitas Julia (Évora) to Salacia (Álcácer do Sal).
Waymark Code: WMB118
Location: Évora, Portugal
Date Posted: 03/21/2011
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The following can be read in the plaque near the milestone:
"A milestone, without inscription, marking the Roman way which connected Ebora Liberalitas Julia (Évora) to Salacia (Álcácer do Sal).
It is probable a fragment related to itenerary XII of Antoninus, who established the link between Olisipo (Lisbon) and Augusta Emerita (Mérida). Although it bears no inscription, its location would have corresponded to mile VII from Évora. It is about 1,3 metres in height and has a diameter of approximately 45 centimetres. It's chronology is unknow, but it is similar to other milestones in the region, most dating from the 2nd and 3rd centuries A.D."
Condition: Worn
Material: Stone
Inscription: No inscription
Name of road: Roman road from Ebora Liberalitas Julia to Salacia
Date placed: Not listed
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