Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBroadwell Roman villa 300yds (275m) NW of church

Broadwell Roman villa 300yds (275m) NW of church

England
List entry 1003334
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Broadwell Roman villa is a Romano-British residential site located approximately 275 metres north-west of Broadwell Church in Gloucestershire. The villa represents a substantial agricultural establishment of the Roman period, typical of the villas that formed the economic backbone of rural Roman Britain. Archaeological investigation and surface finds have confirmed occupation during the Roman era, with the site reflecting the pattern of Romano-British settlement in the Cotswold region during the Imperial period. The villa's location on the Gloucestershire landscape indicates the importance of this area for agricultural production and wealth accumulation during Rome's occupation of Britain.

Broadwell Roman villa 300yds (275m) NW of church is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1003334. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Broadwell Roman villa 300yds (275m) NW of church?

Broadwell Roman villa is a Romano-British residential site located approximately 275 metres north-west of Broadwell Church in Gloucestershire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1003334.

Who is responsible for protecting Broadwell Roman villa 300yds (275m) NW of church?

Broadwell Roman villa 300yds (275m) NW of church 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 1003334.

What other scheduled monuments are near Broadwell Roman villa 300yds (275m) NW of church?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Two bowl barrows, known as Heath Hill round barrows, 70m and 190m north east of Heath Hill (5.2 km), Icomb camp (5.3 km), Chessels Roman site (5.4 km).

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