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Archaeologists uncover 'wonderful' penis pendant at a Roman fort

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The 1-inch penis pendant was found at Vindolanda , the historic Roman fort in Northumberland .

It was likely handcrafted in the fourth century AD , about 300 years after the Romans invaded Britain .

Small, portable phalli made of bone or metal were worn as pendants around the neck.

The smooth surface suggests the owner touched it often for good luck.

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