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Drain tile
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This arched drain tile, made of clay, is marked 'DRAIN' to ensure freedom from tax.
Drain tile of clay, arched, and marked drain to avoid tax
In the 19th century, the growing towns and improvements in agriculture needed building materials. The demand was met by the widespread manufacture in lowland Scotland of bricks and tiles from local clays.
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- Online ID: 000-100-083-223-C
- Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
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Project description View all records in project - Ref: National Museums Scotland T.1995.115.14
- Date: 19th century
- Material: Clay; arched. Inscription: DRAIN
Tile, drain - Dimensions: 182 mm H x 340 mm L x 198 mm W
- What: Tile, drain
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