Scheduled MonumentsEnglandA Romano-British villa at Boxted

A Romano-British villa at Boxted

England
List entry 1009022
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England
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Overview

History & significance

The Romano-British villa at Boxted is a country estate of Roman date located in Kent, England. The site represents the domestic and agricultural centre of a substantial Romano-British landholding, reflecting the pattern of villa settlement characteristic of south-eastern England during the Roman occupation. Archaeological investigation has revealed structural remains and artefactual evidence consistent with occupation during the Roman period, contributing to understanding of rural settlement patterns and economic activity in Roman Britain. The villa exemplifies the romanisation of the British countryside and the adoption of Mediterranean-style domestic architecture by wealthy landowners during the first few centuries of Roman rule.

A Romano-British villa at Boxted is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1009022. View the official record →

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What is A Romano-British villa at Boxted?

The Romano-British villa at Boxted is a country estate of Roman date located in Kent, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1009022.

Who is responsible for protecting A Romano-British villa at Boxted?

A Romano-British villa at Boxted is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, legally protected by Historic England (NHLE) — the body responsible for designating and safeguarding heritage sites in England. The official designation reference is 1009022.

What other scheduled monuments are near A Romano-British villa at Boxted?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including A Romano-Celtic temple at Boxted (0.3 km), World War II Heavy Anti-aircraft gunsite (TS3) at Wetham Green, 460m north of Red Brick Cottage (2.4 km), Ringwork and baileys at Church Farm (4.7 km).

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