Penis engraving from 2,000 years ago discovered by teams digging up road
dailystar.co.ukCambridgeshireLive reports.Steve Sherlock, Highways England’s Archaeology Lead for the A14 said: "This millstone is important as it adds to the evidence for such images from Roman Britain."There were known associations between images of the phallus and milling, such as those found above the bakeries of Pompeii, one inscribed with 'Hic habitat felicitas' - 'You will find happiness here'."The phallus was seen as an important image of strength and virility in the Roman world, with it being common practice for legionaries to wear a phallus amulet, which would give them good luck before battle."Dr Ruth Shaffrey, from Oxford Archaeology, added: "As one of only four known examples of Romano-British millstones decorated this way, the A14 millstone.
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