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ROMAN TILE hard-core or hard data?

Source :
Current Archaeology; May/Jun2007, Issue 209, p27-30, 4p
Publication Year :
2007

Abstract

The article discusses findings by Peter Warry that have determined that construction tiles found at archaeological excavations can help date the site and provide clues about the changing construction methods of Romans in Great Britain. Roman tegula tiles, one of the types of tiles that comprised a roof, had different shapes in the back that allowed the tiles to be overlapped.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00113212
Issue :
209
Database :
Supplemental Index
Journal :
Current Archaeology
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
25259856