Isola Sacra - Central north part - Building and lime kiln [4]

To the north-west of the Basilica of Hippolytus a building was found of which the function is unknown. The walls are of opus reticulatum. A circular structure with a diameter of 5 meters must have been a lime kiln: burnt marble fragments were recovered from the surrounding area. Along the west side of the building runs the Via Flavia, the road that connected Ostia and Portus.

Plan of the trenches and walls, with pavement of the Via Flavia to the north-west.
Image: Testini 1978-80, Tav. I.