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Interpretation

- Interpretation Ossuary cut into beaten earth surface. Similar in Form & Stratigraphic relationship to 2071. Contemporary?
- Interpreted by
  - Cori Fenwick
- Interpreted on 28-7-2007

Stratigraphic Relationships

- VM_2147
  Covers
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- VM_2323
- Fills
  VM_2327
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Site Photo

Site Photo VM07_368
Site Photo VM07_369

Description

Criteria of Distinctioncomponents
Excavation Techniquepick, trowel
Dimensions1.32 x 0.90
Compositionboney soil
Colouryellowy brown
Compactionloose
State of Conservationgood
Formationartificial
Geological Componentspaving stone, limestone rocks
Organic Componentshuman bone
Artificial Components
DescriptionFill of oblong pit composed of fragmentary human bones and soil. At the bottom of the pit are large paving stones on end.
ObservationsPasses beyond L.O.E. on W side.
Chronological Elements
Palaeobotanical elements
Period
Phase
Stratigraphic Reliabilitymedium

Ceramic Inventory

Spot-dating Notes

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Basic Information

Definitionfill of bone pit in NW area of trench

Record Details

Director
- Lisa Fentress
Supervisor
- Cori Fenwick
Date of Excavation 26-7-2007
Issued to Cori Fenwick
Issued on 25-7-2007

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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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