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Interpretation

- Interpretation DEPOSIT OF TILE AFTER COLLAPSE OF STRUCTURE, POSSIBLY AS A FIRST PHASE OF THE LEVELLING WITH THE TUFA LAYER 6189
- Interpreted by
  - Dirk Booms
- Interpreted on 19-6-2009

Stratigraphic Relationships

- VM_6189
  Covers
- VM_6192
  Cuts
- VM_6196
  Cuts
- VM_6203
  Covers
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- VM_6191
- Abuts
  VM_6190
- Covers
  VM_6195
- Covers
  VM_6195
- Covers
  VM_6200
- Abuts
  VM_6207
- Abuts
  VM_6209
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Site Photo

Site Photo VM_1084

Description

Criteria of Distinctioncomposition, compaction
Excavation Techniquepick, shovel, trowel
Dimensions
Compositioncrumbly sand
Colourvery light brown
Compactionfriable
State of Conservationgood
Formationartificial
Geological Components
Organic Components
Artificial Componentsbessales, roof tiles, few pieces of marble
DescriptionDeposit of building material in central-eastern area of circular section, above the layer of wall plaster, composed almost entirely of tiles and bessales, but with a few pieces of marble. The layer is placed against the wall collapse 6190 but not on top of it.
ObservationsLacks the tufa and mortar of 6189. Clear distinction visible between 6190 and this layer, which was deposited against it.
Chronological Elements
Palaeobotanical elements
Period
Phase
Stratigraphic Reliability

Ceramic Inventory

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Basic Information

DefinitionDeposit of building material

Plan

Plan VM_367

Record Details

Director
Supervisor
Date of Excavation
Issued to James Tan
Issued on 18-6-2009

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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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