Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBrading Roman villa

Brading Roman villa

England
List entry 1016720
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Brading Roman Villa is a Romano-British domestic settlement located on the Isle of Wight in Hampshire, England. The villa dates to the Roman period and represents the remains of a substantial residential and agricultural complex typical of wealthy Romano-British landowners. Excavations at the site have revealed structural remains, artefacts, and mosaics that provide evidence of occupation spanning several centuries of the Roman period. The villa's layout and material culture indicate connections to wider Romano-British economic and cultural networks, making it an important archaeological record of rural Roman life in Britain.

Brading Roman villa is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1016720. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Brading Roman villa?

Brading Roman Villa is a Romano-British domestic settlement located on the Isle of Wight in Hampshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1016720.

Who is responsible for protecting Brading Roman villa?

Brading Roman villa 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 1016720.

What other scheduled monuments are near Brading Roman villa?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Yaverland Battery, 660m south of Yaverland Church (1.8 km), Bembridge Fort (2.4 km), Sandown Barrack Battery (2.6 km).

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