Tile

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 142 and 165 AD.

Tile with meandering grooves, from Mumrills, Stirlingshire, 142 - 165 AD

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:	000-100-102-498-C
Image Rights Holder:	National Museums Scotland
Project:	0098: National Museums Scotland Project description \| View all records in project
Ref:	National Museums Scotland X.FRB 364
Date:	142 - 165 AD Between 142 and 165 AD
Material:	Ceramic; with meandering grooves
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Where:	Scotland, Stirlingshire, Falkirk, Mumrills
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