Garnrkirk brick found in Australia
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Drainage brick with lifting tool marks
Found by Michael Fallone in the Glasgow area.
This brick may have been used as a land drainage ’tile’ or its a brick for internal walls.
Note the ribbing to the exterior and interior and also there are possible lifting tool marks.
The manufacturer is unknown but the find location would suggest Scottish origins but …
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Below – Note the two marks to the top of the opening. This may have occurred when a lifting tool was inserted into the hole to lift the brick. They may possibly be finger impressions.
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