From Mumrills, Stirlingshire
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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