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Compton Abdale Roman villa is a substantial Romano-British country house situated in the Cotswolds in Gloucestershire. The site, occupied from the first to the fourth century AD, displays evidence of considerable investment and refinement typical of elite rural settlements in Roman Britain. Archaeological investigation has revealed the remains of multiple buildings arranged around courtyards, including residential quarters, agricultural structures, and evidence of mosaic pavements indicative of high status occupation. The villa represents an important example of Romano-British domestic architecture and the integration of Mediterranean cultural practices within the English countryside during the Roman occupation.
Compton Abdale Roman villa is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1003344. View the official record →
Compton Abdale Roman villa is a substantial Romano-British country house situated in the Cotswolds in Gloucestershire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1003344.
Compton Abdale 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 1003344.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Wayside cross at Calmsden (7.6 km), Colnpen round barrows (7.9 km), Colnpen long barrow (8.1 km).
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