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

A Romano-British villa at Boxted is a country estate site dating from the Roman period in Kent. The villa represents the agricultural and residential settlement pattern typical of Romano-British landholding during the later Roman occupation of Britain. Archaeological investigation has revealed structural remains consistent with villa complexes of this era, which served as centres of farming and local administration within the romanized landscape of southeastern Britain. The site contributes to our understanding of rural settlement and economic organisation in Roman Kent.

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?

A Romano-British villa at Boxted is a country estate site dating from the Roman period in Kent. 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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