Roman brick

Noun

Meaning

A type of brick originating in Ancient Rome and spread by the Romans to the lands they conquered.

A modern type of brick inspired by the ancient prototypes, characteristically longer and flatter than standard bricks.

Examples

Loss and recovery The city was quarried for building material for the construction of medieval St Albans; indeed, much of the Norman abbey was constructed from the remains of the Roman city, with Roman brick and stone visible. Source: Internet

Where available, Roman brick and stone buildings were recycled for their materials. Source: Internet

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