Hypocaust Collection

Roman Remains, in Lower Thames-Street, London (engraving)
5213533 Roman Remains, in Lower Thames-Street, London (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Roman Remains, in Lower Thames-Street, London)

Recent Archaeological Discoveries in England (b / w photo)
1601217 Recent Archaeological Discoveries in England (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Recent Archaeological Discoveries in England)

Recent Excavations at the Roman Villa, Brading, Isle of Wight (engraving)
1590619 Recent Excavations at the Roman Villa, Brading, Isle of Wight (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Recent Excavations at the Roman Villa, Brading)

Roman baths, Basel, Switzerland, and baths at Bergamo, Asia Minor (litho)
5996443 Roman baths, Basel, Switzerland, and baths at Bergamo, Asia Minor (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Roman baths, Basel, Switzerland)

Under Piers of Hypocaust, Flue-Tiles, etc, belonging to the Roman Villa disinterred at Walesby (engraving)
1612956 Under Piers of Hypocaust, Flue-Tiles, etc, belonging to the Roman Villa disinterred at Walesby (engraving) by English School

Roman Villa discovered in Lower Thames-Street (engraving)
1607005 Roman Villa discovered in Lower Thames-Street (engraving) by Fairholt, Frederick William (1814-66); Private Collection; (add.info.: Roman Villa discovered in Lower Thames-Street)

Roman Remains at Walls Castle, Cumberland (engraving)
1060493 Roman Remains at Walls Castle, Cumberland (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Roman Remains at Walls Castle, Cumberland)

Roman Baths, plate from The History of the Nations (aquatint)
STC93298 Roman Baths, plate from The History of the Nations (aquatint) by Italian School, (19th century); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; Italian, out of copyright

The Roman Villa recently discovered at Darenth, Kent (b / w photo)
1627988 The Roman Villa recently discovered at Darenth, Kent (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Roman Villa recently discovered at Darenth, Kent)

Plan of a Roman hypocaust found on the site of the Coal Exchange, City of London, 1848

Cross section of a Roman baths, 19th century. Plate from The History of the Nations

Roman hypocaust, Salamis, North Cyprus. Archaeologists have found remains at Salamis dating back to the 11th century BC. Evidence of Phoenician and Assyrian settlement has been found

Hypocaust in a Roman bath house, 2nd century
Hypocaust in a Roman bath house in the Roman town of Sufetula, 2nd century

Roman Baths showing a hypocaust. c. 4th century BC
Roman Baths showing a hypocaust beneath the floor of a hot room, c.4th century BC

Interior of a Roman bath-house showing the hypocaust in Masada, Israel

Roman Baths in Salamis, 3rd century
Roman Baths in Salamis, with a view of the hypocaust in the tepidarium, 3rd century

Hypocaust of the Roman Palace at Fishbourne, 3rd century

Foundation of a hypocaust, 3rd century
Foundation of a hypocaust - the underfloor heating system - at Fishbourne, 3rd century

Roman Villa of Pisoes. El Alentejo. Portugal
Roman Villa of Pisoes (1st to 4th century A.D.). Roman Bath (Termae). Hypocaust. Near Beja. El Alentejo. Portugal

Roman Baths of Titus
View of the Roman Baths of Titus, public baths or thermae built in Rome by the Emperor Titus in 81 AD. A cross section is shown

Roman Baths at Wroxeter
A perspective view of the revealed Roman Baths at Wroxeter (discovered in 1788), the site of the Roman city of Viroconium Cornoviorum. Date: 1838

Roman Remains at Walls Castle, Cumberland: 1
ROMAN REMAINS AT WALLS CASTLE, CUMBERLAND: 1. General View from the East; 2. Niche in Chamber C; 3. Partial View of Hypocaust in Chamber F; 4, Arch of Prefurnium in Chamber B; 5

Under Piers of Hypocaust, Flue-Tiles, Etc. Belonging to the Roman Villa Disinterred at Walesby

Under floor heating system in Roman bath
Hypocaust or under floor heating system ran through a series of channels supported by tiles at the Roman baths at Bath, England

Under floor heating system in Roman bath
Hypocaust or under floor heating system ran through a series of channels supported by tiles at the Roman baths at Bath, England

Roman hypocaust at Chedworth
Roman hypocaust pillars, part of an underfloor and walls central heating system, in the remains of a villa at Chedworth, Gloucestershire, England. 3rd - 4th century A.D. C.1950

Hypocaust at Lincoln
An excavated hypocaust discovered at Lincoln

The floor of the Granary showing the underfloor hypocaust heating system, in the Roman Town at Corbridge, Hadrians Wall area, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Northumbria, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Hypocaust at Chesters
A hypocaust excavated at the Roman fort of Chesters, situated on Hadrians Wall at the point where it crossed the River North Tyne

Roman Hypocaust
Hypocaust (underfloor heating) at the Baths of Titus, Rome Date: 1st century

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The captivating world of the hypocaust, an ingenious Roman heating system, comes to life through a series of fascinating archaeological discoveries. In Lower Thames-Street, London, engraved remnants transport us back in time as we uncover the secrets of this ancient technology. Recent excavations at the Roman Villa in Brading, Isle of Wight reveal intricate details of these hypocausts that once warmed the floors above. Lithographs from Basel, Switzerland and Bergamo, Asia Minor showcase grandiose Roman baths where citizens luxuriated amidst heated pools and steam rooms. Delving deeper into history, engravings from Walesby unveil hidden treasures beneath piers - flue-tiles and other artifacts belonging to a long-lost Roman Villa emerge from their slumber. The allure continues with another engraving depicting the discovery of a remarkable Roman villa in Lower Thames-Street; its remains whisper tales of opulence and sophistication. Journeying further north to Walls Castle in Cumberland reveals yet more evidence of Rome's reach - intriguing engravings bring forth images of well-preserved structures hinting at lavish bathing complexes nestled within these ancient walls. A stunning aquatint plate showcases magnificent Roman Baths while a black-and-white photograph unveils the recently unearthed villa at Darenth in Kent. Surprisingly ahead-of-their-time central heating systems make an appearance too - astonishingly dating back 1800 years ago. And for those seeking technical insights into this marvel, a plan discovered on the site of Coal Exchange City provides an intricate blueprint while a cross-section illustration offers glimpses into how these thermal wonders were constructed. These captivating hints offer mere glimpses into the vast realm that is hypocaust archaeology – each discovery adding new layers to our understanding not only of ancient technologies but also shedding light on daily life during one of history's most influential civilizations.