Drain tile

This arched drain tile, made of clay, is marked 'DRAIN' to ensure freedom from tax.

Drain tile of clay, arched, and marked drain to avoid tax

In the 19th century, the growing towns and improvements in agriculture needed building materials. The demand was met by the widespread manufacture in lowland Scotland of bricks and tiles from local clays.

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