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This piece of a tile was found at the site of the Roman fort at Mumrills in Stirlingshire. It is from a box flue tile, used in buildings to allow hot air to circulate within them. It was probably made locally for or by the army between 142 and 165 AD.

The box flue tile has been restored.

The Romans had central heating in their main stone buildings, such as the commander's house and the bathhouse. Box tiles were used as flues to circulate the warm air. They were pinned to the walls by special nails.

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• Online ID: 000-100-037-537-C
• Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
• Project: National Museums Scotland
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• Ref: National Museums Scotland  X.FRB 371
• Date: Between 140 and 165 AD
  
• Material: Remains of a slit in opposite sides; incised lattice
  Tile, box flue / portion
  
• Dimensions: 300 mm x 130 mm x 130 mm
  
• What: Tile, box flue / portion
  
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• Where: Scotland, Stirlingshire, Falkirk, Mumrills
  
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• Description: Part of a restored box flue tile for a hypocaust system, from Mumrills
  
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