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The Colchester Sphinx

The Colchester Sphinx was discovered in 1821 in the grounds of St Mary's Hospital, Colchester.

 

The sculpture would have formed part of an elaborate Roman tomb. The Sphinx was a symbol of death to the Romans.

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Uploaded on February 20, 2011
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