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Interpretation

- Interpretation modern pavement.
- Interpreted by
  - Ismini Miliaresis
- Interpreted on 22-6-2010

Stratigraphic Relationships

- VM_10011
- Fills
  VM_10000
- Covers
  VM_10012
- Covers
  VM_10024
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Description

Criteria of Distinctionconsistency
Excavation Techniquepick, trowel
Dimensions
Compositionclayey
Colourdark brown
Compactioncompact
State of Conservationonly present in central area of cistern
Formationman-made
Geological Components40 x 25 cm white paving stones
Organic Components
Artificial Components
DescriptionStratum of large 40 x 25 cm white paving stones laid horizontally south of cut 10009 with some patches covered with cement and plaster. The pavement gently slopes down from south to north. The lower interface was not visible because the stratum was not excavated.
ObservationsStratum was not excavated. Pavement may have covered whole floor of cistern SU 10000.
Chronological Elements
Palaeobotanical elements
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Phase
Stratigraphic Reliability

Ceramic Inventory

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Basic Information

DefinitionModern layer of horizontally laid paving stones and cement

Record Details

Director
- Lisa Fentress
Supervisor
- Ismini Miliaresis
Date of Excavation 10-6-2010
Issued to Ismini Miliaresis
Issued on 22-6-2010

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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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