(Latin) the second layer of a Roman road consisting of a foundation of lime mortar or sand; the pavimentum formed a level base and was laid after the earth, on which the road was to be laid, was tamped firm. Found on https://www.encyclo.co.uk/local/10135
(Latin) the second layer of a Roman road consisting of a foundation of lime mortar or sand; the pavimentum formed a level base and was laid after the earth, on which the road was to be laid, was tamped firm.