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Interpretation

- Interpretation Reduction of possibly multiple graves in tomb N. of 2001 and 3847; rectangular shape.
- Interpreted by
  - Cori Fenwick
- Interpreted on 21-7-2009

Stratigraphic Relationships

- VM_3849
- Fills
  VM_3848
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Site Photo VM_804

Description

Criteria of Distinctionskeleton
Excavation Techniquesmall tools
Dimensions0.44 x 1.10 m
Compositionsilty sand, mortar, and clay
Colourgrayish brown
Compactionmedium
State of Conservationmediocre
Formationartificial
Geological Components
Organic Componentshuman bone
Artificial Components
DescriptionReduction of possibly multiple graves within 3848; North of 2001. Grayish-brown, silty sand with mortar and clay inclusions; W-E orientation.
Observationsnot fully excavated, but exposed and fragile bones removed at end of 2009 season
Chronological Elements
Palaeobotanical elements
Period
Phase
Stratigraphic Reliabilitygood

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Basic Information

Definitionreduction of multiple grave, fills 3848

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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