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Interpretation

- Interpretation layer of clay into which graves plus [2081] cut may predate construction of campanile
- Interpreted by
  - Cori Fenwick
- Interpreted on 31-7-2008

Stratigraphic Relationships

- VM_2138
  Cuts
- VM_2441
  Covers
- VM_2447
  Cuts
- VM_2472
  Covers
- VM_2617
  Cuts
- VM_2652
  Cuts
- VM_2750
  Cuts
- Edit
- VM_2473
- Abuts
  VM_2482
- Edit

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Description

Criteria of Distinctioncolor, composition, compaction
Excavation Techniquetrowel
Dimensions
Compositionclay
Colouryellowish gray
Compactionhard
State of Conservationgood
Formationartificial
Geological Components
Organic Componentshuman bone
Artificial Componentsceramic
Descriptionhard, yellowish gray clay lens bounded by campanile on north (2081) and to east likely continues beyond SW trench edges. Cut into by wall 2081 and a series of graves.
Observationsnot fully excavated
Chronological Elements
Palaeobotanical elements
Period
Phase
Stratigraphic Reliability

Ceramic Inventory

Spot-dating Notes

	Total fragments
Medieval- Red Painted	3
Medieval- Sparse Glazed	1
Medieval- Cooking Wares	1

Basic Information

Definitionyellowish clay lens below [2441]

Objects

Object VM_O438
- Images
- DefinitionPendant medallion

Record Details

Director
- Lisa Fentress
Supervisor
- Cori Fenwick
Date of Excavation 31-7-2008
Issued to Cori Fenwick
Issued on 20-6-2008

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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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