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Interpretation

- Interpretation Cut for ossuary near praefurnium mouth
- Interpreted by
  - Frances Parton
- Interpreted on 30-7-2008

Stratigraphic Relationships

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Site Photo

Site Photo VM_473
Site Photo VM_474

Description

Criteria of Distinctioncolor, form, compaction, position of bones
Excavation Techniquetrowel, pick
DimensionsN-S: 1.0; E-W: 1.60rn
Composition
Colour
Compaction
State of Conservationmediocre
Formationartificial
Geological Components
Organic Components
Artificial Components
DescriptionOriginal limits truncated by praefurnium cut 4126. Western limit determined by SSU 4237.
ObservationsNorthern and eastern limits destroyed by construction of calcara. Southern limit well preserved - pavement below 4167 evident in cut.
Chronological Elements
Palaeobotanical elements
Period
Phase
Stratigraphic Reliabilitygood

Ceramic Inventory

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Basic Information

DefinitionCut for ossuary pit near mouth of the praefurnium

Plan

Plan VM_166

Record Details

Director
- Lisa Fentress
Supervisor
- Caroline Goodson
Date of Excavation 30-7-2008
Issued to Megan McNamee
Issued on 29-7-2008

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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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