Fragment of a terracotta chimney

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This fragment of a terracotta chimney was found at the site of the Roman fort at Newstead in Roxburghshire. It was used sometime between 80 and 180 AD.

The fragment is from a circular fitting which had a square or rectangular hole cut in the side.

Hot air and smoke dispersed from Roman buildings through chimneys. However, few chimneys are known, probably because they rarely survive in a complete state, and many fragments are misidentified.

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• Online ID: 000-100-037-458-C
• Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
• Project: National Museums Scotland
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• Ref: National Museums Scotland  X.FRA 1598 A
• Date: Between 80 and 180 AD
  
• Material: Clay, red
  Chimney
  
• Dimensions: 8.00" D
  
• What: Chimney
  
• Subject:
• Who: Newstead Collection
  
• Where: Scotland, Roxburghshire, Melrose, Newstead
  
• Event:
• Description: Red clay chimney from Newstead
  
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