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Interpretation

- Interpretation W wall of N barracks block
- Interpreted by
  - Meg Andrews
- Interpreted on 25-1-2012

Stratigraphic Relationships

- VM_5501

Bonds With
- VM_5209
Equal ToNo Linked Records

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Description

DefinitionN-S wall in 'New West' extension of D
Criteria of Distinctioncomposition
State of Conservationgood
Techniquevitattum (two courses of tufelli alternating with one of triangular bricks; bipedal bonding courses)
Finishnone apparent
Inclusionssee 5086
Dimensions2.6 m preserved length, 55 cm thick
Type of Mortarsee 5086
Description of Stonesee 5086
Height of Mortar Beds (cm)see 5086
Description of Brick/Tilesee 5086
Consistency and Colour of Mortarsee 5086
Height of Courses (cm)see 5086
Height of 5 Courses (cm)see 5086
Descriptionsee 5086
Observationscorner formed with 5209 is bonded, forming SW corner of N block of barracks. that 5501 does not continue to the S of 5209 indicates that the corridor/alley between the barracks blocks was open to the W. a small protrusion of mortar on the SW corner of the wall perhaps served as a base for a pilaster on the W entrance
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Basic Information

DefinitionN-S wall in 'New West' extension of D

Record Details

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Date of Excavation
Issued to Meg Andrews
Issued on 25-1-2012

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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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