Fragment of a tile

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This fragment of a tile is one of over 200 stamped tiles found during excavations at the site of a Roman fortress in Carpow in Perthshire. It was used between 208 and 211 AD.

The inscription LEG VI VIC B P F indicates that the tiles were made by the Legion VI Victrix, normally based in York. The letters B (for Britannia) and PF (pia fidelis) represent battle honours conferred upon the legion.

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: 000-100-037-585-C
• Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
• Project: National Museums Scotland
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• Ref: National Museums Scotland  X.FRC 1
• Date: Between 208 and 211 AD
  
• Material: With complete stamp
  Tile / imbrex / portion
  
• Dimensions: 8.90" L x 5.90" W
  
• What: Tile / imbrex / portion
  
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• Where: Scotland, Perthshire, Carpow
  
• Event:
• Description: Part of an imbrex stamped to indicate manufacturer, from Carpow
  
• References:
  • Clarke, D.V., Breeze, D.J., and Mackay, Ghillean. The Romans in Scotland. An introduction to the collections of the National Museums of Antiquities of Scotland. Edinburgh: National Museum of Antiquities of Scotland, 1980, p 31. 
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