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Interpretation

- Interpretation seems to be a base for the preparation of the modern road.
- Interpreted by
  - Janine Young
- Interpreted on 24-6-2008

Stratigraphic Relationships

- VM_6058
  Covers
- VM_6059
  Covers
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- VM_6062
- Covers
  VM_6064
- Covers
  VM_6067
- Covers
  VM_6073
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Description

Criteria of Distinctioncolor, composition
Excavation Techniquepick, shovel, trowel
Dimensionsmaximum: 4.10 x .80
Compositionsandy clay with rubble
Colourlight gray
Compactionhard
State of Conservationnot good
Formationman-made
Geological Components
Organic Components
Artificial Componentsmortar, tiles
DescriptionRubbly mortar layer under road, in a dark brown sandy clay with many inclusions of mortar and tiles. It appears in the middle of the southern limit of the trench.
Observationsprobably does not conserve the original limits
Chronological Elements
Palaeobotanical elements
Period
Phase
Stratigraphic Reliability

Ceramic Inventory

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Basic Information

DefinitionRubbly mortar layer under road

Plan

Plan VM_63

Record Details

Director
- Lisa Fentress
Supervisor
- Janine Young
Date of Excavation 24-6-2008
Issued to Claudia Moser
Issued on 25-6-2008

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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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