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Interpretation

- Interpretation Layer of yellow soil for the purpose of creating a level surface
- Interpreted by
  - Candace Rice
- Interpreted on 9-6-2009

Stratigraphic Relationships

- VM_7415
  Covers
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- VM_7416
- Covers
  VM_7420
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Description

Criteria of Distinctioncolor, composition
Excavation Techniquepick, trowel
DimensionsN-S: 1.26 m; E-W: 1.34 m
Compositionsandy clay
Colouryellow-brown
Compactionloose
State of Conservationmoderate
Formationartificial
Geological Componentsstones, marble
Organic Componentscarbon, bone
Artificial Componentstile, brick
DescriptionLayer of yellow soil directly above the mosaic the NE of wall 7401 and covering 7420. The purpose seems to be to create a level surface over the mosaic slope and 7420.
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Basic Information

DefinitionLayer of Yellow Soil

Plan

Plan VM_349

Record Details

Director
- Lisa Fentress
Supervisor
- Candace Rice
- Raffaele Laino
Date of Excavation 9-6-2009
Issued to Candace Rice
Issued on 9-6-2009

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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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