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 settlement located near Cheltenham in Gloucestershire, dating to the second through fourth centuries AD. The villa comprises the remains of a large courtyard house with multiple ranges of rooms, including evidence of hypocausts (underfloor heating systems), which suggests occupation by a prosperous landowner. Substantial portions of the mosaic pavements and structural foundations survive, providing important archaeological evidence for Romano-British domestic life and agricultural production during the later Roman period. The site was discovered in the nineteenth century and has been subject to archaeological investigation and conservation, revealing the characteristic features of a high-status rural dwelling of the Romano-British elite.

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 settlement located near Cheltenham in Gloucestershire, dating to the second through 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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