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Interpretation

- Interpretation fill of cut for foundation S wall of the Casale
- Interpreted by
  - Darian Marie Totten
- Interpreted on 16-7-2008

Stratigraphic Relationships

- VM_8000
  Covers
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- VM_8005
- Fills
  VM_8008
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Equal ToNo Linked Records

Site Photo

Site PhotoNo records attached.

Description

Criteria of Distinctioncolor, consistency
Excavation Techniquetrowel
Dimensionsvedi pianta
Compositionmedium silty sand
Colouryellowish brown
Compactionfriable
State of Conservationno later intervention
Formationfill of cut
Geological Components
Organic Componentsnone
Artificial Componentsbricks, ceramics, mortar chunks
DescriptionFill of cut 8008 comprised of friable, silty sand with inclusions of broken brick, mortar chunks, and ceramics distributed throughout the layer with little pattern.
ObservationsThis fill is far more sandy in composition than other layers so far excavated in the trench. Very easily excavated.
Chronological Elements
Palaeobotanical elements
Period
Phase
Stratigraphic Reliabilitygood

Ceramic Inventory

Spot-dating Notesvetrina sparsa a

	Total fragments
Roman- African Red Slip
Medieval- Sparse Glazed
Medieval- Forum Ware

Basic Information

DefinitionAccumulo di materiali posizionato lungo il lato S del muro S del casale

Architectural Elements

Arch. Element VM_AE774
- CatalogueRoman
- Images
Arch. Element VM_AE775
- CatalogueRoman
- Images
Arch. Element VM_AE776
- CatalogueRoman
- Images

Plan

Plan VM_167

Record Details

Director
- Lisa Fentress
Supervisor
- Andrea Di Miceli
Date of Excavation 16-7-2008
Issued to Andrea Di Miceli
Issued on 16-7-2008

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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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