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Interpretation

- Interpretation Very poorly preserved grave fill of HRU 3577, formed naturally by falling into open grave space. Limits Disturbed by insertion of later graves.
- Interpreted by
  - Cori Fenwick
- Interpreted on 6-7-2009

Stratigraphic Relationships

- VM_3567
  Cuts
- Edit
- VM_3578
- Covers
  VM_3577
- Fills
  VM_3579
- Covers
  VM_3677
- Edit

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Description

Criteria of Distinctioncomponents
Excavation Techniquesmall tools
Dimensions0.35 x 0.36 m
Compositionsandy clay
Colourmid-dark brown
Compactionmedium-firm
State of Conservationbad
Formationnatural
Geological Components
Organic Componentshuman bone
Artificial Components
DescriptionVery poorly preserved fill of grave of HRU 3579. Shape and limits impossible to define following formation pattern and insertion of later graves.
Observationsmost likely fill has fallen into open space of grave
Chronological Elements
Palaeobotanical elements
Period
Phase
Stratigraphic Reliabilitygood

Ceramic Inventory

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Basic Information

Definitionfill of grave of HRU 3577*

Tomb

Tomb VM_T263
- burial

Record Details

Director
- Lisa Fentress
Supervisor
- Cori Fenwick
Date of Excavation 6-7-2009
Issued to Cori Fenwick
Issued on 6-7-2009

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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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