opus craticium

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Scope note
An ancient Roman half-timber construction technique involving either wattle work or timber with a concrete or rubble filler, sometimes plastered over. This style of construction has been found at sites such as Pompeii and Herculaneum.
opus craticium
Accepted term: 18-Nov-2024