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Interpretation

- Interpretation N-S wall of structure, western limit of room 3
- Interpreted by
  - Meg Andrews
- Interpreted on 11-4-2011

Stratigraphic Relationships

- VM_5233
  Abuts
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- VM_5216
- Abuts
  VM_5037
- Edit

Bonds WithNo Linked Records
Equal ToNo Linked Records

Site Photo

Site PhotoNo records attached.

Description

DefinitionN-S wall between 5210 and 5007; west of ditch 5004; cut by 5175
Criteria of Distinction
State of Conservationmediocre
Techniquevittatum
FinishN/A
Inclusions
Dimensions
Type of Mortarpozzolanic
Description of Stonetartara
Height of Mortar Beds (cm)3-5 cm
Description of Brick/Tile
Consistency and Colour of Mortarwhite-blue, hard
Height of Courses (cm)10-12 cm
Height of 5 Courses (cm)
DescriptionWall of roughly squared and roughly coursed tartara stones in a mortar of bluish hue with small inclusions of purple pozzolana and inert ingredients. No foundations visible.
Observationswall cut on southern half
Chronological Elements
Period
Phase

Basic Information

DefinitionN-S wall between 5210 and 5007; west of ditch 5004; cut by 5175

Record Details

Director
- Lisa Fentress
Supervisor
- Ryan Ricciardi
Date of Excavation 29-7-2008
Issued to Ryan Ricciardi
Issued on 29-7-2008

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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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