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Interpretation

- Interpretation Med-hard mortar and stone rubble strata on a W:E orientation, covering 3798, 3777, and equal to 3778.
- Interpreted by
  - Cori Fenwick
- Interpreted on 20-7-2009

Stratigraphic Relationships

- VM_3797
- Covers
  VM_3777
- Covers
  VM_3798
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Equal To
- VM_3778

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Description

Criteria of Distinctioncomponents
Excavation Techniquetrowel
Dimensions1.70 x 0.75 m at widest
Compositionmortar, stone
Colourwhitish gray
Compactionmedium-hard
State of Conservationfair
Formationartificial
Geological Componentsseveral large stones
Organic Components
Artificial Componentschunks of mortar
DescriptionFirst thought to be a seperate SSU or SU to 3778. Now considered equal, just slightly more compact.
Observationsrubble and mortar fill layer covering 3777 and 3798
Chronological Elements
Palaeobotanical elements
Period
Phase
Stratigraphic Reliabilitygood

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Basic Information

DefinitionW:E \'wall\' between [2026] and [2055] cut by insertion of graves and in poor condition

Record Details

Director
- Lisa Fentress
Supervisor
- Cori Fenwick
Date of Excavation 20-7-2009
Issued to Cori Fenwick
Issued on 20-7-2009

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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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