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Interpretation

- Interpretation Reduction of multiple graves in tomb N of 2001 inside campanile. W:E orientation, rectangular shape.
- Interpreted by
  - Cori Fenwick
- Interpreted on 21-7-2009

Stratigraphic Relationships

- VM_3847
- Covers
  VM_2688
- Fills
  VM_3846
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Site Photo

Site Photo VM_790
Site Photo VM_803

Description

Criteria of Distinctionskeleton
Excavation Techniquesmall tools
Dimensions1.42 x 0.38 m
Compositionsandy soil with mortar and clay
Colourgray-brown
Compactionmedium
State of Conservationgood
Formationartificial
Geological Componentsrubble, rocks
Organic Componentshuman bones
Artificial Components
DescriptionReduction of multiple graves inside tomb. Reduction is north of 2001 and rectangular in shape, W-E orientation. Soil deposit is gray-brown, sandy soil with mortar and clay inclusions.
ObservationsNot fully excavated in 2009. Fragile, exposed bones removed at end of season.
Chronological Elements
Palaeobotanical elements
Period
Phase
Stratigraphic Reliabilitygood

Ceramic Inventory

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Basic Information

Definitionreduction of multiple grave with articulated individual inside campanile, next to [2001]

Tomb

Tomb VM_T133
- burial

Record Details

Director
- Lisa Fentress
Supervisor
- Cori Fenwick
Date of Excavation 21-7-2009
Issued to Cori Fenwick
Issued on 21-7-2009

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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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