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Interpretation

- Interpretation preparation for narthex floor
- Interpreted by
  - Joey Castellano
- Interpreted on 18-6-2010

Stratigraphic Relationships

- VM_2020
  Cuts
- VM_2489
  Covers
- Edit
- VM_3918
- Abuts
  VM_3816
- Edit

Equal ToNo Linked Records

Site Photo

Site Photo VM_1184

Description

Criteria of Distinctioncolor, composition, compaction
Excavation Techniquetrowel
Dimensions120 x 90, diameter 18
Compositionmortar, stones, plaster, tiles
Colourwhite, very light gray
Compactioncompact, friable
State of Conservationpoor
Formationartificial
Geological Componentsstones
Organic Componentsearth
Artificial Componentsmortar, tiles, marble, cornice fragment, plaster
DescriptionPreparation for narthex floor consisting of stone, tiles, fragments of painted plaster, and earth loosely bound by white mortar. Included at the eastern extremity is a fragment of Roman marble cornice.
ObservationsMay cover 3920. May be equal to 2742, narthex prep south of 2001.
Chronological Elements
Palaeobotanical elements
Period
Phase
Stratigraphic Reliabilitygood

Ceramic Inventory

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Basic Information

Definitionpreparation for narthex floor north of [2001]

Architectural Elements

Arch. Element VM_AE1249
- CatalogueRoman
- Images

Plan

Plan VM_471

Record Details

Director
- Lisa Fentress
Supervisor
- Cori Fenwick
Date of Excavation 18-6-2010
Issued to Cori Fenwick
Issued on 17-6-2010

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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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