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Interpretation

- Interpretation Poorly preserved fill of grave of HRU 3540* whose shape and limits are impossible to define
- Interpreted by
  - Cori Fenwick
- Interpreted on 2-7-2009

Stratigraphic Relationships

- VM_3541
- Covers
  VM_3540
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Description

Criteria of Distinctioncomponents
Excavation Techniquesmall tools
Dimensions0.80 x 0.35 m
Compositionsandy clay
Colourmid-dark brown
Compactionmedium hard
State of Conservationpoor
Formationartificial
Geological Componentsx
Organic Componentshuman bone
Artificial Componentsx
DescriptionPoorly preserved fill of grave for skeleton of child. Highly disturbed by indeterminate later activity. E-W orientation.
ObservationsPotential limits impossible to define. Potential for oval shape at eastern end. Simple earth grave.
Chronological Elementsx
Palaeobotanical elements
Periodx
Phasex
Stratigraphic Reliabilityaverage

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Basic Information

Definitionfill of grave of HRU 3540*

Tomb

Tomb VM_T251
- burial

Record Details

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Supervisor
Date of Excavation
Issued to Cori Fenwick
Issued on 2-7-2009

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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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