Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBlenheim Villa, a Roman villa and associated field system 200m north east of Little Cote

Blenheim Villa, a Roman villa and associated field system 200m north east of Little Cote

England
List entry 1021367
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Blenheim Villa is a Roman villa site located approximately 200 metres north-east of Little Cote in Oxfordshire. The site comprises the remains of a Romano-British villa together with an associated field system, dating to the Roman period. Archaeological evidence indicates the presence of structural remains and ancillary features characteristic of rural Roman settlement, reflecting the agricultural economy of Roman Britain. The villa represents part of the wider pattern of Romano-British rural occupation and land use in the region during the Roman administration of Britain.

Blenheim Villa, a Roman villa and associated field system 200m north east of Little Cote is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1021367. View the official record →

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What is Blenheim Villa, a Roman villa and associated field system 200m north east of Little Cote?

Blenheim Villa is a Roman villa site located approximately 200 metres north-east of Little Cote in Oxfordshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1021367.

Who is responsible for protecting Blenheim Villa, a Roman villa and associated field system 200m north east of Little Cote?

Blenheim Villa, a Roman villa and associated field system 200m north east of Little Cote 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 1021367.

What other scheduled monuments are near Blenheim Villa, a Roman villa and associated field system 200m north east of Little Cote?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bladon camp: a hillfort on Bladon Heath (2.3 km), Ring ditch near Long Hanborough (3.4 km), Eynsham market cross (7.3 km).

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