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: Q2074

: British Archaeology

: architectural element, silt drum drain

: architectural element

: Rectangular stone block, hollowed out into a semi-circle. In use it would have been set into a drain with a paddle set across to move silt and stop drain blocking. Notches for paddle axle on top.