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Interpretation

- Interpretation central threshold for listatum church - porch of brick building already out of use
- Interpreted by
  - Cori Fenwick
- Interpreted on 14-7-2010

Stratigraphic Relationships

- VM_2023
  Covers
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- VM_3968
- Abuts
  VM_2421
- Abuts
  VM_3755
- Covers
  VM_3952
- Edit

Bonds WithNo Linked Records
Equal ToNo Linked Records

Site Photo

Site Photo VM_1143

Description

Definitionashlar threshold for opus listatum church
Criteria of Distinctionconstruction, material
State of Conservationgood
Techniqueashlar masonry
Finish
Inclusionscharcoal
Dimensions2.56 x 0.40
Type of Mortarcement
Description of Stonereused Roman ashlar
Height of Mortar Beds (cm)
Description of Brick/Tile
Consistency and Colour of Mortarhard grayish white
Height of Courses (cm)
Height of 5 Courses (cm)
DescriptionTwo large ashlar blocks laid horizontally to form threshold for entrance to listatum church. It is unclear what the relation is between this and 2023, the modern refurbishment of the church.
Observationssame mortar as 3952 and 3755
Chronological Elements
Period
Phase

Basic Information

Definitionashlar threshold for opus listatum church

Record Details

Director
- Lisa Fentress
Supervisor
Date of Excavation
Issued to Cori Fenwick
Issued on 23-6-2010

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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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