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Interpretation

- Interpretation Earth fill.
- Interpreted by
  - Seth Bernard
- Interpreted on 13-1-2011

Stratigraphic Relationships

- VM_6188
  Covers
- VM_6289
  Covers
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- VM_6298

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Description

Criteria of Distinctioncomposition, color
Excavation Techniquetrowel
Dimensions2.5 x .40 m
Compositionearth, pebbles
Colouryellowish brown
Compactionvery loose
State of Conservationgood
Formationartificial
Geological Componentssoil, sand, pebbles, marble
Organic Componentsanimal bones
Artificial Componentsbits of white mortar, small pieces of ceramic, painted plaster
Descriptionvery loose friable layer containing earth, sand, very small, pebbles, small pieces of white and gray-blue mortar marble revetment fragments, small pieces of red painted plaster, and several animal teeth
Observationslies below the praefurnium opening; large amount of mortar
Chronological Elements
Palaeobotanical elements
Period
Phase
Stratigraphic Reliabilityhigh

Ceramic Inventory

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Basic Information

Definitionwhite mortary fill under praefurnium level

Plan

Plan VM_391

Record Details

Director
- Lisa Fentress
Supervisor
- Dirk Booms
Date of Excavation 21-7-2009
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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