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Interpretation

- Interpretation Construction layer
- Interpreted by
  - Janine Young
- Interpreted on 21-7-2007

Stratigraphic Relationships

- VM_1757
- Covers
  VM_1218
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Description

Criteria of Distinctioncolor, inclusions
Excavation Techniquepick, trowel
Dimensionsnot fully excavated
Compositiongravelly sand
Colourlight gray
Compactionvery loose
State of Conservationgood
Formationman-made
Geological Components
Organic Componentscharcoal
Artificial Componentsfrequent inclusions of marble chips
DescriptionVery loose gravelly sand layer with very frequent inclusions of large marble chips c 13 x 2 cm. Probably same layer as 1291 but differentiation made due to the size of marble fragments, which are bigger and more frequent. Large lumps of charcoal also observed.
Observationsnot fully excavated
Chronological Elements
Palaeobotanical elements
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Phase
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Basic Information

DefinitionLayer of marble chips and grey gravel in nw corner

Record Details

Director
- Lisa Fentress
Supervisor
- Janine Young
Date of Excavation 21-7-2007
Issued to Janine Young
Issued on 24-7-2007

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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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