Scheduled MonumentsEnglandChedworth Roman villa

Chedworth Roman villa

England
List entry 1003324
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Chedworth Roman villa is a substantial Romano-British country house situated near Yanworth in Gloucestershire, dating to the second and fourth centuries AD. The site encompasses the remains of a courtyard villa with evidence of multiple phases of occupation and expansion, including hypocausted rooms, mosaic floors, and bath suites that demonstrate the owner's considerable wealth and status. Artefactual finds recovered from the villa include pottery, coins, and domestic goods spanning several centuries of occupation, indicating continuous habitation and use throughout the Roman period. The villa represents an important example of rural Romano-British elite settlement and provides significant archaeological evidence for understanding domestic life, agriculture, and economic activity in the Cotswolds during the Roman occupation of Britain.

Chedworth Roman villa is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1003324. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Chedworth Roman villa?

Chedworth Roman villa is a substantial Romano-British country house situated near Yanworth in Gloucestershire, dating to the second and fourth centuries AD. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1003324.

Who is responsible for protecting Chedworth Roman villa?

Chedworth 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 1003324.

What other scheduled monuments are near Chedworth Roman villa?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Wayside cross at Calmsden (4.9 km), Colnpen round barrows (5.2 km), Colnpen long barrow (5.3 km).

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