Scheduled MonumentsEnglandAn unenclosed Iron Age urnfield and Roman villa, 60m ESE of No.64 Wear Bay Road

An unenclosed Iron Age urnfield and Roman villa, 60m ESE of No.64 Wear Bay Road

England
List entry 1005158
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England
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History & significance

An unenclosed Iron Age urnfield and Roman villa, 60m ESE of No.64 Wear Bay Road is a scheduled ancient monument located in Kent combining evidence of two distinct periods of occupation. The site comprises an Iron Age urnfield, indicating burial practices of the pre-Roman period, alongside remains of a Roman villa that testify to continued settlement and agricultural development following the Roman conquest. The juxtaposition of these two components demonstrates the transition from Iron Age to Romano-British society at this location. The monument is recorded on the National Heritage List for England under entry 1005158.

An unenclosed Iron Age urnfield and Roman villa, 60m ESE of No.64 Wear Bay Road is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1005158. View the official record →

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What is An unenclosed Iron Age urnfield and Roman villa, 60m ESE of No.64 Wear Bay Road?

An unenclosed Iron Age urnfield and Roman villa, 60m ESE of No.64 Wear Bay Road is a scheduled ancient monument located in Kent combining evidence of two distinct periods of occupation. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1005158.

Who is responsible for protecting An unenclosed Iron Age urnfield and Roman villa, 60m ESE of No.64 Wear Bay Road?

An unenclosed Iron Age urnfield and Roman villa, 60m ESE of No.64 Wear Bay Road 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 1005158.

What other scheduled monuments are near An unenclosed Iron Age urnfield and Roman villa, 60m ESE of No.64 Wear Bay Road?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Two Martello towers, East Cliff (0.3 km), Martello tower no 4, Cliff Road, Folkestone (3.4 km), Martello tower no 5 at Folkestone School for Girls (3.6 km).

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