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Interpretation

- Interpretation fill of grave of 3971*
- Interpreted by
  - Samantha Cox
- Interpreted on 24-6-2010

Stratigraphic Relationships

- VM_3982
  Cuts
- Edit
- VM_3972
- Covers
  VM_3971
- Abuts
  VM_3981
- Edit

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Description

Criteria of Distinctioncomposition
Excavation Techniquesmall tools
Dimensions65 x 35 cm
Compositionsandy clay
Colourdark gray-brown
Compactionmedium
State of Conservationpoor
Formationnatural?
Geological Componentssmall stones, medium rocks, gravel
Organic Componentscharcoal, turtle femur
Artificial Componentsmortar
DescriptionFill of grave of 3971*. Soil is a dark, gray-brown, sandy clay of medium compaction. Turtle femur also found.
Observationsnot quite clear if this is a natural tomb fill or artificial grave fill
Chronological Elementsnone
Palaeobotanical elements
Period
Phase
Stratigraphic Reliabilitygood

Ceramic Inventory

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Basic Information

Definitionfill of grave of 3971*

Tomb

Tomb VM_T333
- burial

Record Details

Director
- Lisa Fentress
Supervisor
- Cori Fenwick
Date of Excavation 24-6-2010
Issued to Cori Fenwick
Issued on 25-6-2010

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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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