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Interpretation

- Interpretation Fill of broken structure
- Interpreted by
  - Janine Young
- Interpreted on 23-7-2007

Stratigraphic Relationships

- VM_1241
  Covers
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- VM_1245

Equal ToNo Linked Records

Site Photo

Site PhotoNo records attached.

Description

Criteria of Distinctioncomposition
Excavation Techniquepick, trowel
Dimensions2.25 x .75 m
Compositionsilty soil and blue mortar
Colourbrownish gray
Compactionrelatively soft and loose
State of Conservationgood
Formationman-made
Geological Components
Organic Components
Artificial Componentssome small bits of marble, tile and chunks of mortar
Descriptiona looser layer of fill under 1241 made of soft silty soil and mortar and rubble resting on a layer of clay
ObservationsMuch easier to pick than 1241. Similar in texture and composition to posthole fills.
Chronological Elements
Palaeobotanical elements
Period
Phase
Stratigraphic Reliability

Ceramic Inventory

Date Range

1200 AD - 0 AD

Spot-dating Notes

	Total fragments
Medieval- Red Painted	1
Medieval- Tin-based Glazed	1
Medieval- Lead-based Glazed	4
Roman- Amphorae	1

Basic Information

DefinitionFill under 1241.

Architectural Elements

Arch. Element VM_AE191
- CatalogueRoman
- Images
Arch. Element VM_AE190
- CatalogueRoman
- Images

Plan

Plan VM07_66

Record Details

Director
- Lisa Fentress
Supervisor
- Janine Young
Date of Excavation 23-7-2007
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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