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Interpretation

- Interpretation residues from hearth found immediately below it
- Interpreted by
  - Darian Marie Totten
- Interpreted on 8-7-2011

Stratigraphic Relationships

- VM_8144
  Covers
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- VM_8161
- Covers
  VM_8167
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Description

Criteria of Distinctioncolor, consistency, composition
Excavation Techniquetrowel
Dimensionssee plan
Compositionsandy silt
Colourgray
Compactionfriable
State of Conservationno later intervention
Formationaccumulation
Geological Components
Organic Componentscharcoal, animal bones
Artificial Componentsceramics
DescriptionStratum was distributed horizontally, with a smooth surface presenting inclusions of charcoal on the surface. The matrix was consistent throughout with a few pieces of ceramic concentrated in the center of the stratum. The difference between this and the successive stratum was clear because of consistency, color and composition.
Observations
Chronological Elements
Palaeobotanical elements
Period
Phase
Stratigraphic Reliability

Ceramic Inventory

Date Range

875 AD - 999 AD

Spot-dating Notes

	Total fragments
Medieval- Cooking Wares	22

Basic Information

DefinitionStratum of ash at the west limit of the trench

Plan

Plan VM_490

Record Details

Director
Supervisor
Date of Excavation
Issued to Darian Marie Totten
Issued on 22-6-2010

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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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