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Long Wittenham is a multi-period settlement site in Berkshire containing evidence of both Roman and Anglo-Saxon occupation. The site preserves archaeological remains of a Roman settlement, whilst later Anglo-Saxon activity is attested by structural features including a great hall complex that represents significant occupation during the early medieval period. The juxtaposition of Roman and Anglo-Saxon remains demonstrates continuity of settlement at this location across several centuries, reflecting the importance of the site's position in the landscape. The surviving archaeological deposits and earthworks provide material evidence for understanding settlement patterns and social organisation during these distinct historical periods.
Anglo-Saxon great hall complex and Roman settlement features at Long Wittenham is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1468510. View the official record →
Long Wittenham is a multi-period settlement site in Berkshire containing evidence of both Roman and Anglo-Saxon occupation. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1468510.
Anglo-Saxon great hall complex and Roman settlement features at Long Wittenham 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 1468510.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Motte castle immediately west of St John the Baptist's Church (5.7 km), East Hagbourne village cross (5.8 km), Coscote village cross (6.3 km).
This page is just one thread. A full Aubrey report pulls together 15 strands of Anglo-Saxon great hall complex and Roman settlement features at Long Wittenham's history, each drawn from the record and mapped to the exact spot:
Every location is different. Not every section appears for every place, only what the historical record actually holds turns up in a report.
Anglo-Saxon great hall complex and Roman settlement features at Long Wittenham stands on Gault Formation And Upper Greensand Formation (Undifferentiated), bedrock that formed in the Cenomanian. The rock here is mudstone, sandstone and limestone.