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Interpretation

- Interpretation Wall of (tank?) enclosure
- Interpreted by
  - Ismini Miliaresis
- Interpreted on 24-7-2009

Stratigraphic Relationships

- VM_10001
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- VM_10004
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- VM_10005
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- VM_10028
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- VM_10002
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  VM_10000
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Equal ToNo Linked Records

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Description

DefinitionN-S wall to the west of cut doorway of cistern SU 10000
Criteria of Distinctionform, composition
State of Conservationdamaged on upper surface
Techniquestone, mortar
Finish
Inclusionstile fragments
Dimensions40 x 41 cm
Type of Mortarbluish gray
Description of Stonelarge irregular stones ~30 cm length, 16 cm width
Height of Mortar Beds (cm)1 cm
Description of Brick/Tile4 cm in length
Consistency and Colour of Mortargrayish blue, friable
Height of Courses (cm)25 cm
Height of 5 Courses (cm)
DescriptionThe wall is composed of tightly packed large irregular stones. Irregular fragments of tile are randomly dispersed. The stones are laid horizontally. The mortar recedes from the stones about 1 cm. The width of the wall cannot yet be determined.
ObservationsThe wall has not been identified in its entirety.
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Basic Information

DefinitionN-S wall to the west of cut doorway of cistern SU 10000

Record Details

Director
- Lisa Fentress
Supervisor
- Ismini Miliaresis
Date of Excavation 23-7-2009
Issued to Ismini Miliaresis
Issued on 24-7-2009

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Fentress, E., Goodson, C., Maiuro, M., Andrews, M., Dufton, J.A. (eds.) 2016. Villa Magna: an Imperial Estate and its Legacies. Excavations 2006–2010. British School at Rome, Rome.

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