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Interpretation

- Interpretation Wall for division of tombs A and B
- Interpreted by
  - Cori Fenwick
- Interpreted on 16-6-2010

Stratigraphic Relationships

- VM_3907
  Abuts
- VM_3928
  Abuts
- VM_3941
  Abuts
- Edit
- VM_3929
- Abuts
  VM_3777
- Abuts
  VM_3931
- Edit

Bonds WithNo Linked Records
Equal ToNo Linked Records

Site Photo

Site Photo VM_1123

Description

DefinitionN-S wall in opus reticuatum cut for foundation of narthex
Criteria of Distinctionconstruction, composition
State of Conservationgood
Techniqueopus reticuatum
Finish
Inclusionslime
Dimensions28 cm thick
Type of Mortarpozzolanic
Description of Stoneirregular, roughly squared
Height of Mortar Beds (cm)approximately 1 cm
Description of Brick/Tile
Consistency and Colour of Mortarfine dark blue-gray
Height of Courses (cm)approximately 8 cm
Height of 5 Courses (cm)approximately 37 cm
Descriptionthin concrete wall on N-S orientation between tombs A and B; reused cubilii, tegule, limestone
Observationstrench built; abuts white pavement predating narthex and foundation
Chronological Elements
Period
Phase

Basic Information

DefinitionN-S wall in opus reticuatum cut for foundation of narthex

Tomb

Tomb VM_T336
- burial
Tomb VM_T337
- burial

Plan

Plan VM_545

Record Details

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

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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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