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Interpretation

- Interpretation thought to be part of original roman construction/make up for floors but seems to be reused at a later date, poss as a surface for a lime slaking pit
- Interpreted by
  - Janine Young
- Interpreted on 29-5-2009

Stratigraphic Relationships

- VM_6164
  Covers
- VM_6170
  Covers
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- VM_6165

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Description

Criteria of Distinctioncolor, compaction
Excavation Techniquetrowel, pick
Dimensions2.30 x 3.47 m
Compositionsandy clay
Colouryellow-brown
Compactionvery compact
State of Conservationvery good
Formationman-made
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Artificial Components
Descriptionvery compact, dark yellow brown sandy clay forming very flat, hard surface
Observationssimilar to clay seen elsewhere in casale as part of construction of floors usually the base layer
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Basic Information

Definitionlower clay construction surface

Record Details

Director
- Lisa Fentress
Supervisor
- Janine Young
Date of Excavation 29-5-2009
Issued to Claudia Moser
Issued on 29-5-2009

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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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