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- Interpretation W wall of N barracks block
- Interpreted by
  - Meg Andrews
- Interpreted on 25-1-2012

DefinitionN-S wall in 'New West' extension of D
Criteria of Distinctioncomposition
State of Conservationgood
Techniquevitattum (two courses of tufelli alternating with one of triangular bricks; bipedal bonding courses)
Finishnone apparent
Inclusionssee 5086
Dimensions2.6 m preserved length, 55 cm thick
Type of Mortarsee 5086
Description of Stonesee 5086
Height of Mortar Beds (cm)see 5086
Description of Brick/Tilesee 5086
Consistency and Colour of Mortarsee 5086
Height of Courses (cm)see 5086
Height of 5 Courses (cm)see 5086
Descriptionsee 5086
Observationscorner formed with 5209 is bonded, forming SW corner of N block of barracks. that 5501 does not continue to the S of 5209 indicates that the corridor/alley between the barracks blocks was open to the W. a small protrusion of mortar on the SW corner of the wall perhaps served as a base for a pilaster on the W entrance
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