Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBrading Roman villa

Brading Roman villa

England
List entry 1016720
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Brading Roman villa is a Romano-British settlement located on the Isle of Wight, Hampshire. The site dates from the Roman period, with evidence of occupation and development spanning several centuries from the first to the fourth century CE. The villa comprises residential and agricultural structures typical of Romano-British rural estates, including a main house with associated outbuildings arranged around a courtyard. Excavations have revealed mosaics, hypocausts, and other features indicative of a substantial dwelling of some status, along with evidence of the farming activities that sustained the settlement.

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 settlement located on the Isle of Wight, Hampshire. 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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