Stratigraphic Units

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Publication

Publication Status
Publication Year
Publication Notes

Basics

Excavation Year
Area
Definition
Formation Process
Stratigraphical Reliability
SU Type
Layer Distinguished By
Photos
Photo Model

Record Events

Filled Out By
Revised By
Finds Studied By
Filled Out On
Revised On
Finds Processed On
SU Closed

Inclusions

Class Frequency Details
Anthropic
Collapse Debris Frequent
Glass Medium Yellow in color most frequent
Marble Rare
Mortar Frequent
Mosaic Tile Medium Large, dark most common, but smaller present as well.
Nails Rare
Painted Plaster Medium Red pigment most common
Pottery Frequent
Slag Rare
Tiles Frequent
Geologic
Gravel Medium
Sand Medium
Silt Medium
Travertine Rare
Organic
Animal Bones Medium
Animal Teeth Medium
Charcoal Medium

Soil Matrix

Composition
Clay %
Silt %
Sand %
Matrix
Compaction
Measured Compaction
Measured Compaction (kg per cm)
Color

Unit Limits

Northern Limit
Southern Limit
Western Limit
Eastern Limit
Depth Limit
Unit Limit Notes

Stratigraphic Sequence

Relationships

Observations and Descriptions

Observations
Position
Shape

Layers

Surface
Inclusion Observations
Thickness Observations
Interface

Cuts

Cut Edges
Cut Sides
Cut Bottom
Cut Top Edge
Cut Bottom Edge
Cut Observations

Structural Remains

Alignment
Building Technique

Binding Agent
Mortar Description
Mortar Inclusions

Mortar Inclusion Size
Wall Facing

Foundations
Floor Type

Wall Finishing

Dimensions
Structure Description

Samples

Total Volume of Layer (buckets)
Soil Sampling
Soil Sample Quantity (buckets)
Soil Sample Fraction (%)
Sieving
Sieving Sample Quantity (buckets)
Sieving Sample Fraction (%)
Non Soil Sampling
Non Soil Sample Type
Non Soil Sample Size

Interpretations

Interpretations
2018-07-18 Arianna Zapelloni Pavia

SU represents the accumulation layer that filled the space paved with tiles once it fell out of use. It is probable that this happened in connection with the fill of the arch and the construction of the possible staircase that led to an upper floor.

Dates and Phasing

Approximate Date of Layer
to
Date of Layer Observations
Creation Phase (First Phase Present)
Last Active Phase (Present and in Use)
Last Presence Phase (Last Phase Present, not in Use)

Faunal Register

Bag # Cassetta # Recovery Method # of Specimens Weight (gr) Notes
2313 141 Excavation 0 754
Totals 0 754

Faunal NISP

Species NISP NISP % NISP Notes
0 0
Totals 0

Bulk Finds

Finds Observations
Finds Storage Notes
Bulk Finds
Class Count Weight (kg) Details
Bone 0.512
Bronze 2 0.152 One small fragment, one large curved, rim-like object.
CBM 32.48 18.5 kg weighed and discarded on 4 July 2018, except for stamped fragments which were retained. July 6th 2018 - additional 13.98 kg weighed and discarded, except for stamped fragments which were retained.
Glass Slag 23 0.208 Possible glass slag: thin layers of mortar-eqsue material (like layers of fordite) with a bubbled, patternless surface. Stored in bulk cassetta in two bags because of later additions.
Iron 7 0.056 Two nails, five fragments of iron objects.
Marble 19 1.84 Rectangular red slate piece & heavily encrusted white piece. Stored in bulk cassetta in two bags because of later additions.
Mosaic Tile 5.254 Grey, white
Plaster 63 3.345 Includes some fragments likely part of the blue and red scheme from 8344, as well as red fragments. Stored in bag in bulk cassetta.
Totals 114 43.847
Lost / Damaged - Shed Fire 2020
Fire Damage Notes

Special Finds

2681
Coin, Bronze coin

2686
Coin, AE coin

2687
Bone Object, Bone pin.

2695
Metal Object, Circular bronze disk.

2693
Coin, AE coin -

2689
Key, Iron key, slightly bent.

2688
Coin, AE coin

2690
Circular bronze object

Ceramics

Ceramics Assemblage Condition
Lost / Damaged - Shed Fire 2020
Ceramics Condition Comments
Ceramics
Class Whole Vessels Rims Handles Bases Walls Total Weight (kg) Minimum Size (cm) Maximum Size (cm) Details
African Cookware 3 13 1 31 48 0.402 2 8
African Red Slip 20 4 14 38 0.215 2 9
Amphora 2 1 1 105 109 3.8 2 11
Amphora Stopper 1 1 0.036 7 7
Black Gloss 2 1 1 4 0.029 2 7
Commonware 42 8 8 282 340 4.96 2 11
Creamware 11 4 9 172 196 2.626 2 11
Glazed Ceramic 2 2 0.028 4 5 Two handle fragments join. Imperial glazed ware.
Impasto 1 20 21 0.242 2 5 Two fragments with very nice burnishing and shiny surfaces.
Impasto Chiaro Sabbioso 3 3 0.372 3 11
Internal Slip Ware 2 1 2 5 0.037 2 5
Lamp 3 1 1 4 9 0.037 2 5 Partial stamp on base reading E (VV?)
Mortarium 2 2 4 8 0.485 5 11 Basin not mortarium
Painted Creamware 8 5 5 79 97 0.681 2 11
Painted Creamware 8 5 5 79 97 0.681 2 11
Painted Creamware 8 5 5 79 97 0.681 2 11
Terra Sigillata 1 1 0.005 3 3
Thin Walled 3 34 37 0.136 2 7 2 wall sherds with glass paste inlay (pusware)
Unidentified Ceramic 3 3 0.008 2 5 Creamware self slipped, similar in texture to sigillata or ARS.
Totals 3 124 31 44 914 1116 15.461

Glass

Glass
Class Whole Vessels Rims Handles Bases Walls Total Weight (kg) Minimum Size (cm) Maximum Size (cm) Details
Vessel Glass 1 1 0.005 5 5
Vessel Glass 10 10 78 98 0.22 1 10 Includes one large base with a narrow stem of a shallow open bowl. There are many tiny fragments of a yellowish, thick-walled glass vessel in the box that are uncounted as well.
Totals 0 11 0 10 78 99 0.225

Spot Dates

4529
400 AD - 450 AD

Connected Forms

Features
67

Attachments

Attachments
GPR_8334_sketch.pdf
Sketch

SU_8313_8316_8334_8335_1.JPG
Photo

photo taken from the east

SU_8313_8316_8334_8335_2.JPG
Photo

photo taken from the west

SU_8313_8316_8334_8335_3.JPG
Photo

photo taken from north

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