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Interpretation

- Interpretation Setto murario
- Interpreted by
  - Serena Privitera
- Interpreted on 22-7-2009

Stratigraphic Relationships

- VM_5442
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- VM_5457

Bonds WithNo Linked Records
Equal ToNo Linked Records

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Description

Definitionsetto murario N-S, divisorio ambienti 30-31, lato N 5239
Criteria of Distinctionorientamento, forma, componenti
State of Conservationdiscreto
Techniquecementizio e pietre; vittatum
Finish
Inclusions
Dimensions42 cm wide
Type of Mortarpozzolanic
Description of Stoneyellow tufa
Height of Mortar Beds (cm)3 cm
Description of Brick/Tile
Consistency and Colour of Mortarwhite-blue (gray); friable
Height of Courses (cm)
Height of 5 Courses (cm)
DescriptionSetto murario orientato N-S presso angolo NW del saggio, si appoggia al lato N 5239 e divide ambienti 30 e 31. Realizzato in cementizio e pietre e 'parzialmente rasato e coperto dalla distruzione 5442. N-S wall in opus vittatum with 3 surviving courses of tartara tufelli roughly squared and coursed. pieces of limestone visible within core of wall proper. No foundations visible, nor capping course. Blue-gray mortar with small-medium size purple pozzolana inclusions.
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Basic Information

Definitionsetto murario N-S, divisorio ambienti 30-31, lato N 5239

Plan

Plan VM_384

Record Details

Director
- Lisa Fentress
Supervisor
- Serena Privitera
Date of Excavation 19-7-2009
Issued to Meg Andrews
Issued on 21-7-2009

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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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