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Long Wittenham is a complex archaeological site in Berkshire combining evidence of Roman settlement and Anglo-Saxon occupation. The site preserves remains of a Romano-British settlement alongside an Anglo-Saxon great hall complex, demonstrating continuity and evolution of settlement patterns across these periods. The Anglo-Saxon phase includes structural evidence characteristic of high-status occupation, indicating the site's importance as a focal point of early medieval administration and settlement. The monument's significance lies in its illustration of settlement succession and the transformation of the landscape from Roman to Anglo-Saxon usage within the Upper Thames valley.
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 complex archaeological site in Berkshire combining evidence of Roman settlement 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).
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