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Interpretation

- Interpretation A possible floor surface
- Interpreted by
  - Candace Rice
- Interpreted on 21-7-2009

Stratigraphic Relationships

- VM_7444
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- VM_7448
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Description

Criteria of Distinctioncolor, composition, consistency
Excavation Techniquepick, trowel
Dimensions44 x 30 cm max; 44 x 4 cm min
Compositionclay
Colourorange
Compactionhard
State of Conservationfair
Formationartifical
Geological Componentschalk?
Organic Componentscarbon
Artificial Components
DescriptionA layer of smooth packed orange clay with small white inclusions which is burned on the surface. The level of the clay is at the bottom ledge of the indentation in the wall from its construction (where the wood was). The layer is approximately 4 cm thick.
Observationscould have been used in multiple phases
Chronological Elements
Palaeobotanical elements
Period
Phase
Stratigraphic Reliability

Ceramic Inventory

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Basic Information

DefinitionLayer of packed clay with small white inclusions

Record Details

Director
- Lisa Fentress
Supervisor
- Candace Rice
- Raffaele Laino
Date of Excavation 21-7-2009
Issued to Candace Rice
Issued on 24-7-2009

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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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