Record ID: PUBLIC-782F85
Object type: FLUE TILE
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment from a Roman box flue tile dating to AD 43-410. The fragment has evidence of the typical combed decoration on one face. The outer face is undecorated. The fabric is orange on the outer surfaces and has a grey colour core.  There are infrequent quartz inclusions throughout the fabric.  Box flue tiles were used to create flues in the walls of building, through which hot air generated by the hypocaust system would pass. The grooves decorating the surfaces are key to improving the adhesion of the tile to wall plaster.  Measurments :- Length 72…
Created on: Thursday 25th August 2022
Last updated: Monday 16th January 2023
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Record ID: SF-367C4A
Object type: FLUE TILE
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Four fragments of ceramic Roman combed flue tile Total weight: 426.54g
Created on: Tuesday 2nd April 2019
Last updated: Thursday 11th April 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Fressingfield', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: SF-365DBF
Object type: FLUE TILE
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Two fragments of ceramic Roman combed flue tile Total weight: 202.93g
Created on: Tuesday 2nd April 2019
Last updated: Thursday 11th April 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Fressingfield', grid reference and parish protected.