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Giant statue of Roman emperor once stood in southern Scotland

Giant statue of Roman emperor once stood in southern Scotland
BBC Scotland Thursday 12 November 2026, 06:02 UTC 1 min read
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Research suggests a bronze leg found near Hawick belonged to a sculpture of Antoninus Pius on horseback.

Research suggests a bronze leg found near Hawick belonged to a sculpture of Antoninus Pius on horseback.
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