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Interpretation

- Interpretation cement paving of a later phase than SSU 6278 and perhaps contemporary to construction of SSU 6259
- Interpreted by
  - Seth Bernard
- Interpreted on 22-7-2009

Stratigraphic Relationships

- VM_6277
  Cuts
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- VM_6276
- Covers
  VM_6278
- Edit

Bonds WithNo Linked Records
Equal To
- VM_6296

Site Photo

Site PhotoNo records attached.

Description

Definitionpavement above SU 6278 most easily visible in south section
Criteria of Distinctioncolor, level
State of Conservationvery poor
Techniquecement
Finish
Inclusionssome cobbles, white wall plaster fragments
Dimensionsextends into section
Type of Mortarlime concrete
Description of Stone
Height of Mortar Beds (cm)
Description of Brick/Tile
Consistency and Colour of Mortarfriable, powdery white
Height of Courses (cm)
Height of 5 Courses (cm)
Descriptionvery fragmentary white cement paving mostly in section and extending to wall 6259
ObservationsPieces of wall plaster broken and used in cement as in mortar of wall 6259. Difficult to see if it bonds with the wall.
Chronological Elementsbroken fresco
Period
Phase

Basic Information

Definitionpavement above SU 6278 most easily visible in south section

Plan

Plan VM_339

Record Details

Director
- Lisa Fentress
Supervisor
- Seth Bernard
Date of Excavation 20-7-2009
Issued to Seth Bernard
Issued on 22-7-2009

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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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