A Romano-British mausoleum, an associated Romano-British building and a parish church at Stone-by-Faversham

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History & significance

The Romano-British mausoleum at Stone-by-Faversham is a substantial circular stone structure dating to the Roman period, positioned within the parish of Stone near Faversham in Kent. The monument comprises the remains of a Romano-British mausoleum alongside an associated Romano-British building, both of which represent significant evidence of high-status occupation and funerary practice during the Roman occupation of Britain. The site subsequently became the location of a parish church, demonstrating the continuity and reuse of significant sites across the transition from Roman to post-Roman periods. The mausoleum's presence indicates the wealth and status of its original inhabitants, whilst its survival and incorporation into the later ecclesiastical landscape reflects the enduring importance of the location through successive historical periods.

A Romano-British mausoleum, an associated Romano-British building and a parish church at Stone-by-Faversham is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1011773. View the official record →

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