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Roman cement had a short period of significant use in comparison to lime and Portland cement. Despite this, there is a legacy of fine buildings about which conservators need to be informed. Part One of this paper (published March 2007) provided a brief history of the material, its characteristics and the mortars used for stucco and cast decorative elements, with due recognition given to the surface finishes which were required. In this paper, a conservation strategy is proposed which includes reference to the EUfunded ROCEM project through which small-scale production of Roman cement has been recommenced. It is determined that further research is required before the impact on the consolidation of the historic fabric from the use of silicate paints can be fully understood.