Clapham in Lambeth in Greater London, England, United Kingdom — Northwestern Europe (the British Isles)

Roman Plinth

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, March 28, 2026

1. Roman Plinth Marker

Inscription.
This object is the remains of a 2,000 year-old Roman plinth which was found in the grounds of Cavendish House on Clapham Common South Side in 1912. It was presented to the old Clapham Library, now Omnibus, by Councillor E. J. Golds

The plinth, which is limestone, is a memorial stone believed to date from the First Century AD
The Latin inscription reads:

Vitus Licinius Ascanius
To the spirits of the departed and to Vitus Licinius Ascanius; he made this for himself in his own lifetime

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Man-Made Features. A significant historical year for this entry is 1912.

Location. 51° 27.813′ N, 0° 8.532′ W. Marker is in Lambeth, England, in Greater London. It is in Clapham. It can be reached from Clapham Common North Side near Orlando Road, on the left when traveling north. The marker and plinth are located just outside the entrance to the Om ibis Theatre and are not visible from the street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1 Clapham Common North Side, Lambeth, England SW4 0LF, United Kingdom. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is

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in the Greater South East.

Globally, it is on the Atlantic Ocean,

in the North Atlantic Region,

in Europe,

in Atlantic Europe,

on one of the British Isles,

in the Western World,

and in the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Roman Empire.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Ruth Ling (here, next to this marker); Clapham Library (here, next to this marker); The Lodge (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Clapham Parochial School (about 90 meters away); John Francis Bentley (about 90 meters away); William Wilberforce and ‘The Clapham Sect’ (about 120 meters away); Graham Greene (about 150 meters away); Marie Kendall (about 210 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Lambeth.

Also see . . . The Roman Relic Hidden In Clapham (Living London History). (Submitted on March 29, 2026.)

Roman Plinth and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, March 28, 2026

2. Roman Plinth and Marker

Roman Plinth image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, March 28, 2026

3. Roman Plinth

Credits. This page was last revised on March 29, 2026. It was originally submitted on March 29, 2026, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 6 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on March 29, 2026, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.