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Clay brick
A 17th-century clay brick found in the River Thames. From a 17th century barge, carrying bricks, excavated on the bank of the Thames between Blackfriars and Southwark Bridge. The use and large-scale production of bricks began in this period.
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Object Details
| ID: | REL0756 |
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| Collection: | Relics |
| Type: | Brick |
| Display location: | Display - Maritime London Gallery |
| Date made: | 17th century |
| Credit: | National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London |
| Measurements: | Overall: 63 mm x 229 mm x 114 mm |