Tim696

Code name (Unique Key)

Tim696

Type of timber evidence

Chase in the wall

Location code

Palace at Zakros

Space code

Spa277

Structural unit code

Str349

Number of chases / cuvity

One (1)

Position of the chase / cuvity in the structural unit

At the external corner of the L-planed NW wall of Room XVII

Position in the space

Palace, SW architectural addition to the palatial complex. Room XVII

Chase or cuvity on

Rubble masonry

Shape of the chase / cuvity

Square

Distance of the chase / cuvity from the floor/ground level

0.12 from the ground level

Dimensions of the chase / cuvity

0.42 (NW-SE) x 0.40 (NE-SW) x 0.51

General description of the chase / cuvity

At the external corner of the L-planed, there is a chase of a vertcal timber element. It was based on a lime-stone base measuring 0.42 x 0.40 x 0.12 m. The current appearance of the wall is the result of restoration.

Media legend and metadata

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