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Interpretation

- Interpretation Appears to represent a slump of a mosaic floor possibly from the later surface to the west.
- Interpreted by
  - Janine Young
- Interpreted on 12-6-2007

Stratigraphic Relationships

- VM_1230
  Cuts
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- VM_1235
- Covers
  VM_1203
- Edit

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Description

Criteria of Distinctioncomposition
Excavation Techniquetrowel and pick
Dimensions145 x 135 x 83 m
Compositionsandy silt
Colourlight gray-brown
Compactionvery loose
State of Conservation
Formationman-made
Geological Components
Organic Components
Artificial Componentstesserae
DescriptionLayer of very loose earth with frequent inclusions of tesserae (>70%) and very small rounded stones and rubble.
ObservationsVery small spread in defined area, no other tesserae found around the area.
Chronological Elements
Palaeobotanical elements
Period
Phase
Stratigraphic Reliability

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Basic Information

DefinitionSpread with tesserae in corner near (1230).

Plan

Plan VM07_67

Record Details

Director
- Lisa Fentress
Supervisor
- Janine Young
Date of Excavation 12-6-2007
Issued to Melissa Bailey
Issued on 19-6-2007

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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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