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Interpretation

- Interpretation Decorative pavement for this area
- Interpreted by
  - Darian Marie Totten
- Interpreted on 25-6-2010

Stratigraphic Relationships

- VM_8175
  Covers
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- VM_8177
- Abuts
  VM_8176
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Bonds WithNo Linked Records
Equal ToNo Linked Records

Site Photo

Site Photo VM_1274
Site Photo VM_1296

Description

Definitionmosaic terrace pavement in NW corner of trench
Criteria of Distinctioncomposition
State of Conservationbarely preserved
Techniquemosaic (white tesserae)
Finish
Inclusions
DimensionsE-W: 34 cm
Type of MortarN-S: 18 cm
Description of Stonewhite stone
Height of Mortar Beds (cm)
Description of Brick/Tile
Consistency and Colour of Mortar
Height of Courses (cm)
Height of 5 Courses (cm)
DescriptionSmall preserved surface of white mosaic tesserae found in the NW corner of the trench bordering the trench edge. The tesserae are sub rectangular in form with measures of 5 x 8 mm (with limited variation between them). There are some small spaces between the tesserae indicating that they do not fit together accurately.
Observationspreserved very limitedly
Chronological Elements
Period
Phase

Basic Information

Definitionmosaic terrace pavement in NW corner of trench

Plan

Plan VM_500

Record Details

Director
- Lisa Fentress
Supervisor
- Darian Marie Totten
Date of Excavation 25-6-2010
Issued to Ismini Miliaresis
Issued on 25-6-2010

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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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