Fragment of a terracotta chimney

This fragment of a terracotta chimney was found at the site of the Roman fort at Newstead in Roxburghshire. It was used sometime between 80 and 180 AD.

The fragment is from a circular fitting which had a square or rectangular hole cut in the side.

Hot air and smoke dispersed from Roman buildings through chimneys. However, few chimneys are known, probably because they rarely survive in a complete state, and many fragments are misidentified.

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Online ID:	000-100-037-458-C
Image Rights Holder:	National Museums Scotland
Project:	0098: National Museums Scotland Project description \| View all records in project
Ref:	National Museums Scotland X.FRA 1598 A
Date:	Between 80 and 180 AD
Material:	Clay, red
Dimensions:	8.00" D
What:	Chimney
Subject:
Who:	Newstead Collection
Where:	Scotland, Roxburghshire, Melrose, Newstead
Event:
Description:	Red clay chimney from Newstead
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