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* * *** 6 6.3.7 DRYSTONE MASONRY STRUCTURES<br />

Description<br />

Drystone masonry rainwater reservoir,<br />

roofed to prev<strong>en</strong>t evaporation and the<br />

water getting dirty.<br />

Use<br />

Human and animal consumption.<br />

Site<br />

In a terraced field with olive and carob<br />

trees.<br />

<strong>Materials</strong><br />

Limestone.<br />

Ground Plan<br />

Circular., 7.40 m interior diameter.<br />

Roofing<br />

False dome measuring 2.50 m up to<br />

its keystone.<br />

Facings<br />

Double facing of variable height, ranging<br />

from 1.50 to 1.10 m.<br />

Floorings<br />

Rock and earth.<br />

Op<strong>en</strong>ings<br />

The only op<strong>en</strong>ing is a 1.32 m high portal<br />

with a large lintel stone and jambs<br />

made of stones placed on top of one<br />

another.<br />

Water collection<br />

By filtration and surface runoff.<br />

Access to the water<br />

The water can be reached down<br />

stears leading from the portal<br />

dep<strong>en</strong>ding on its level.<br />

Accessory items<br />

Stone trough supported by the bassa<br />

wall and placed next to the portal.<br />

Location<br />

Campanet.<br />

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