Villamagna - Record View Page: VM

- Interpretation Threshold into building to the N. of the paved court.
- Interpreted by
  - Caroline Goodson
- Interpreted on 20-7-2010

Definitionthreshold in doorway between 4321 and 4574
Criteria of Distinctionalignment
State of Conservationgood
Techniquebonded masonry
Finishplaster for revetment
Inclusions
Dimensions1.55 x at least .40
Type of Mortarhard gray-white
Description of Stonenot visible
Height of Mortar Beds (cm)not fully visible
Description of Brick/Tiletriangular bricks
Consistency and Colour of Mortargray-white, very hard, pozzolana inclusions
Height of Courses (cm)
Height of 5 Courses (cm)
DescriptionThreshhold of masonry wall, upper surface of hard cement, sloping up 10 cm in the north half, probably the seating for astair. The plaster preparation for revetment runs along the north face, suggesting that the south front of the threshold was revetted.
ObservationsRevealed on 13 July in northern extension of BII. Probably related to a stair, robbed out by 4580.
Chronological Elements
Period
Phasevilla