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Interpretation

- Interpretation Fill of grave of HRU 2837* limits impossible to define as disturbed by later activity. Grave goods limited to circular metal clasp.
- Interpreted by
  - Karen Heslin
- Interpreted on 3-6-2009

Stratigraphic Relationships

- VM_2838
- Covers
  VM_2837
- Fills
  VM_2839
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Equal ToNo Linked Records

Site Photo

Site PhotoNo records attached.

Description

Criteria of Distinctioncomponents
Excavation Techniquetrowel, small tools
Dimensions.80 x .44 m
Compositionsandy clay soil
Colourmid-dark brown
Compactionmedium
State of Conservationbad
Formationartificial
Geological Componentsno
Organic Componentsshell
Artificial Componentsceramic, metal clasp
DescriptionOval-shaped fill of simple earthen grave to west. East end disturbed by later activity.
ObservationsLimits impossible to define. Metal clasp found fill, near skull and upper vertebrae.
Chronological Elements
Palaeobotanical elements
Period
Phase
Stratigraphic Reliabilitygood

Ceramic Inventory

Spot-dating Notes

	Total fragments
Roman- African Red Slip	1
Medieval- Cooking Wares	1
Medieval- Coarse Ware	3

Basic Information

Definitionfill of grave of HRU 2837*

Tomb

Tomb VM_T179
- burial

Objects

Object VM_O636
- Images
- DefinitionBuckle, D-shaped

Record Details

Director
Supervisor
Date of Excavation
Issued to Cori Fenwick
Issued on 29-5-2009

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ARK

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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