Image: Dorchester Roman Town House Hypocaust - geograph.org.uk - 819711
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Description: Dorchester Roman Town House Hypocaust This shows the under floor heating system used in part of the house.Some of the stone floor flags are still in place supported on piers. The hot air circulated under the floor and then passed up the walls in chimneys which can be seen as grooves in the walls.
Title: Dorchester Roman Town House Hypocaust - geograph.org.uk - 819711
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Author: Nigel Mykura
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