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Interpretation

- Interpretation Drain.
- Interpreted by
  - Seth Bernard
- Interpreted on 13-1-2011

Stratigraphic Relationships

- VM_6253
  Covers
- VM_6261
  Cuts
- VM_6267
  Fills
- Edit
- VM_6266
- Cuts
  VM_6300
- Edit

Bonds WithNo Linked Records
Equal ToNo Linked Records

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Description

Definitiondrain in SE of trench
Criteria of Distinctionshape
State of Conservationgood
Techniqueconcrete
Finish
Inclusions
Dimensions88 x ? (continues under section)
Type of Mortar
Description of Stonetufa blocks 8 x 21 x 10
Height of Mortar Beds (cm)1.5 - 2
Description of Brick/Tile
Consistency and Colour of Mortar
Height of Courses (cm)8
Height of 5 Courses (cm)
DescriptionWhile the structure of the drain itself continues underneath the east section of the trench, the complete square opening was discovered (57 x 52). It abuts wall 6251 through which the drain connects this well towards the east to the drain that runs N-S underneath pavement 6218. No visible lining inside.
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Basic Information

Definitiondrain in SE of trench

Plan

Plan VM_390

Record Details

Director
- Lisa Fentress
Supervisor
- Dirk Booms
Date of Excavation
Issued to Seth Bernard
Issued on 23-7-2009

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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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