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Interpretation

- Interpretation Column base? J.C. - hitching post
- Interpreted by
  - Cori Fenwick
- Interpreted on 18-6-2010

Stratigraphic Relationships

- VM_2489
  Abuts
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- VM_3867
- Covers
  VM_2324
- Abuts
  VM_3730
- Abuts
  VM_3751
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Bonds WithNo Linked Records
Equal ToNo Linked Records

Site Photo

Site Photo VM_1169
Site Photo VM_1278

Description

Definitionlarge limestone (tartara) block east of 2041 and south of 3868
Criteria of Distinctioncomposition, form
State of Conservationmediocre
Technique
Finish
Inclusions
DimensionsN: 40; S: 32; E: 32; W: 35; 52 cm height
Type of Mortarlime, sand
Description of Stonelimestone
Height of Mortar Beds (cm)
Description of Brick/Tile
Consistency and Colour of Mortarcream-gray, friable
Height of Courses (cm)
Height of 5 Courses (cm)
Descriptionsquared block of limestone mortared at base, 52 cm high, ca. 35 cm on each side at base; mortar is mostly lime and sand, though very small inclusions of black (pozzolana) apparent, tenacity of mortar is poo, perhaps because duer concentration of lime
Observationslead chunk in center, would have been higher
Chronological Elements
Period
Phase

Basic Information

Definitionlarge limestone (tartara) block east of 2041 and south of 3868

Plan

Plan VM_525

Record Details

Director
- Lisa Fentress
Supervisor
- Cori Fenwick
Date of Excavation
Issued to Cori Fenwick
Issued on 24-7-2009

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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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