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Interpretation

- Interpretation Floor layer of courtyard, also occuring in trench 1
- Interpreted by
  - Janine Young
- Interpreted on 6-6-2006

Stratigraphic Relationships

- VM_1017
  Cuts
- VM_1021
  Covers
- VM_1044
  Cuts
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- VM_1022
- Covers
  VM_1057
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Site Photo

Site PhotoNo records attached.

Description

Criteria of Distinctionyellowey gravel layer
Excavation Techniquetrowel e piccone
Dimensionswest--N-S 205 cm; E-W max 30 cm, min 17 cm. East--N-S 170 cm; E-W 130 cm
Compositionsandy soil with frequent gravel inclusions
Colourdark brown with yellow inclusions
Compactionmulto friabile
State of Conservationgood
Formationhuman
Geological Componentsstone/gravel
Organic Componentsradici
Artificial Components
DescriptionFloor layer of sandy soil with very frequent, friable, yellow gravel inclusions, occasional inclusions of larger white stones.
ObservationsFloor occurs in northeast corner of trench and western edge; they appear to be the same.
Chronological Elements
Palaeobotanical elements
Periodassoc. with casale
Phase
Stratigraphic Reliabilitybuono

Ceramic Inventory

Spot-dating Notes

	Total fragments
Medieval- Lead-based Glazed	2
Medieval- Tin-based Glazed	2
Medieval- Cooking Wares	1

Basic Information

Definitionpavimento piu alto dire copre e 1021

Architectural Elements

Arch. Element VM_AE167
- CatalogueRoman
- Images

Record Details

Director
Supervisor
Date of Excavation 6-6-2006
Issued to Costanza Vecchiet
Issued on 18-6-2006

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ARK

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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