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This tile was found at the site of the Roman fort at Mumrills in Stirlingshire. It was probably made locally for or by the army between 140 and 165 AD.

The tile preserves the paw print of a wild cat that ran over it while the clay was damp.

The Romans used tiles and bricks for roofing and internal fittings. Tiles were laid out to dry before being fired in the kiln. Sometimes decorative stamps were pressed into the damp clay before firing.

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• Online ID: 000-100-037-534-C
• Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
• Project: National Museums Scotland
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• Ref: National Museums Scotland  X.FRB 362
• Date: Between 140 and 165 AD
  
• Material: Square; with paw prints of wild cat
  
• Dimensions: 7.00" x 7.00" x 1.90"
  
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• Where: Scotland, Stirlingshire, Falkirk, Mumrills
  
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• Description: Tile with the paw prints of a wild cat, from Mumrills
  
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