Fontaine gallo-romaine - Lillebonne, France
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member pmaupin
N 49° 31.093 E 000° 32.284
31U E 321812 N 5487978
[EN] The ruins of a Gallo-Roman fountain built at the end of the 2nd century. [FR] Les ruines d'une fontaine gallo-romaine édifiée à la fin du 2ème siècle.
Waymark Code: WM12WKJ
Location: Normandie, France
Date Posted: 07/27/2020
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member RakeInTheCache
Views: 2

"This fountain belonged to the public thermal baths on rue E. Pigoreau. The rectangular groove in the center of the base corresponds to the seal of the walls of the basin.

The water flowing continuously, a system of channels collected the overflow. Under the plinth, a sewer with a cross-shaped mouth drained the water. Other fountains have been discovered on allée de la Côte Blanche and place Sadi Carnot.

All were supplied with water by the aqueduct collecting the sources of the rue Fond Vallée. From the aqueduct, a network of pipes allowed the distribution of water. It circulated in ceramic pipes or hollow trunks connected by iron cylinders called frets. "

Sources : The Panel.

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" Cette fontaine appartenait aux thermes publics de la rue E. Pigoreau. La gorge de plan rectangulaire au centre du socle correspond au joint d'étanchéité des parois du bassin.

L'eau coulant en continu, un système de rigoles recueillait le trop-plein. Sous le socle, un égout avec une bouche en forme de croix évacuait l'eau. D‘autres fontaines ont été découvertes allée de la Côte Blanche et place Sadi Carnot.

Toutes étaient alimentées en eau par l'aqueduc captant les sources de la rue Fond Vallée. Depuis l'aqueduc, un réseau de canalisation permettait la distribution de l‘eau. Elle circulait dans des tuyaux en céramique ou des troncs évidés reliés par des cylindres de fer appelés frettes. "

Sources : Le Panneau

Most Relevant Historical Period: Roman Empire > 27 B.C.

Admission Fee: Free

Opening days/times:
9am - 8pm 7/7


Condition: Some remaining traces (ruins) or pieces

Web Site: Not listed

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