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Shattered Ceilings: Roof Tile Analysis On Survey Archaeology Projects, Rebecca Salem
Shattered Ceilings: Roof Tile Analysis On Survey Archaeology Projects, Rebecca Salem
School of Art, Art History, and Design: Theses and Student Creative Work
Finding a roof tile on an archaeological survey demonstrates that a structure had previously stood nearby. Rarely found in their entirety, tiles are fabricated from terracotta, which, while durable when in its proper place, breaks when falling from a roof. The nature of these fragmentary finds has made tile analysis limited and tiles are often not included in publications or only a select few are included with ceramic finds. Additionally, unlike pottery with its typographic chronology, roof tiles have restricted dating potential. However, there are several specific types of tile that can greatly help with dating. Though limited, some of …