Coventina
A tutelary goddess of the river and spring. The river was named after Coventina and was also worshipped by the Romans.
Her sacred spring was at Brocolitia (Carrawburgh), a Roman fort on Hadrian's wall. Here, votive offerings were made to the goddess at her springs. Usually money, pins and pearls were thrown into the well. Over 13,000 Roman coins were found in the well.
Coventina
Stone relief, 2nd-3rd century AD
Museum of Antiquities,
Newcastle-upon-Tyne
Coventina was also popular in Aquae Sulis, a town which is now called Bath. She was worshipped in Bath along with two other British goddesses: Sulis and Nemetona.
A monumental carving and bas relief were found with her name associated with three nymphs who were holding vessels of steaming water.
By Jimmy Joe
