05-01-2008, 07:49 PM
Quote:So then, there might not have been a "gate" with wooden doors, hinges, etc, is that what I should conclude from this thread? I suppose if the troops were to remain for a while, that could be added after the fact?Oops -- missed your post while I was writing my own, David.
Definitely no gate.
Archaeologists have never (to my knowledge) found a gate structure in a temporary camp. I suppose that's why we get these rather elaborate gate blocking measures that we've been discussing -- tituli, claviculae, and the Stracathro. STRA-CATH-RO, Byron. :wink:
