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Interpretation

- Interpretation Last Floor level before the construction of the cloister
- Interpreted by
  - Caroline Goodson
- Interpreted on 24-7-2009

Stratigraphic Relationships

- VM_4408
  Covers
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- VM_4410
- Covers
  VM_4602
- Covers
  VM_4603
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Description

Criteria of Distinctioncomposition
Excavation Techniquenot excavated in 2009
Dimensions2.5 x 4
Compositionclayey loam
Colouryellow-brown
Compactionfirm
State of Conservationmediocre
Formationartificial
Geological Componentssmall stones, clay
Organic Componentscharcoal, human bone
Artificial Componentsmortar, frag. of ceramics
DescriptionStratum of clayey compacted loam in corridor IV. Surface is fairly regular. Sloping down towards the NE, a hard mortared skin is preserved in several places.
ObservationsNot excavated in 2009. Human skeleton visibile in northern part.
Chronological Elements
Palaeobotanical elements
Period
Phase
Stratigraphic Reliability

Ceramic Inventory

Spot-dating Notes

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Basic Information

DefinitionBeaten earth floor in corridor IV N of drain

Plan

Plan VM_311

Record Details

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Date of Excavation
Issued to Caroline Goodson
Issued on 18-7-2009

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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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