Scheduled MonumentsEnglandCallow Hill Roman villa

Callow Hill Roman villa

England
List entry 1014750
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Callow Hill Roman villa is a Romano-British domestic and agricultural settlement located in Oxfordshire. The site dates to the Roman period and represents the type of substantial rural residence typical of wealthy landowners in Roman Britain. Archaeological investigation has revealed structural remains and finds consistent with a villa complex of the second to fourth centuries AD. The monument contributes to understanding patterns of Romano-British settlement and the economic organisation of the Oxfordshire landscape during the later Roman period.

Callow Hill Roman villa is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1014750. View the official record →

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What is Callow Hill Roman villa?

Callow Hill Roman villa is a Romano-British domestic and agricultural settlement located in Oxfordshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1014750.

Who is responsible for protecting Callow Hill Roman villa?

Callow Hill 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 1014750.

What other scheduled monuments are near Callow Hill Roman villa?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Stonesfield Roman villa (2.6 km), Ten medieval pillow mounds and part of an associated enclosure 300m north west of Combe Lodge (3.5 km), Earthwork 300m south west of Fair Rosamund's Well, Blenheim Park (4 km).

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