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Interpretation

- Interpretation Paved atrium of church.
- Interpreted by
  - Megan McNamee
- Interpreted on 30-7-2008

Stratigraphic Relationships

- VM_4126
  Cuts
- VM_4231
  Covers
- VM_4409
  Covers
- VM_4424
  Covers
- VM_4467
  Covers
- VM_4468
  Cuts
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- VM_4239

Equal To
- VM_4240
- VM_4289
- VM_4537
- VM_4538
- VM_4492

Site Photo

Site Photo VM_1209

Description

Criteria of Distinctioncomponents
Excavation Technique
Dimensionsindividual stones (25-35 cm)
Compositionlarge paving stones
Colourwhite
Compactionstone
State of Conservationmediocre
Formationartificial
Geological Componentslarge (25-35 cm) white limestone paving stones
Organic Components
Artificial Components
DescriptionMultiple white limestone pavers visible under the construction elements of the calcara, used as foundation for the constructed walls and presumably cut away by the calcara cut. The pavers are round or oblong and fitted together to create a smooth, even pavement.
ObservationsRelated to 2065, 2209, 2324, 2326, 4240. Not excavated in 2008.
Chronological Elements
Palaeobotanical elements
Period
Phase
Stratigraphic Reliabilitygood

Ceramic Inventory

Spot-dating Notes

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Basic Information

DefinitionPavers under calcara and praefurnium

Plan

Plan VM_574

Record Details

Director
- Lisa Fentress
Supervisor
- Caroline Goodson
Date of Excavation
Issued to Megan McNamee
Issued on 31-7-2008

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ARK

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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