Scheduled MonumentsEnglandDryhill Roman villa

Dryhill Roman villa

England
List entry 1004848
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Dryhill Roman villa is a Romano-British settlement site located in Gloucestershire. The villa, dating to the Roman occupation period, represents the type of agricultural and residential complex established by Romano-British landowners across the province. Archaeological investigation has identified structural remains consistent with villa occupation, contributing to understanding of rural settlement patterns in the Severn Valley region during the Roman period. The site's position within the Gloucestershire landscape reflects the distribution of prosperous Romano-British estates in this agriculturally significant area.

Dryhill Roman villa is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1004848. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Dryhill Roman villa?

Dryhill Roman villa is a Romano-British settlement site located in Gloucestershire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1004848.

Who is responsible for protecting Dryhill Roman villa?

Dryhill 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 1004848.

What other scheduled monuments are near Dryhill Roman villa?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Brimpsfield Castle mound (4.4 km), Bowl barrow, known as Buck's Head round barrow, 540m east of Dunley (4.7 km), Two bowl barrows, known as Climperwell round barrows, 310m south west of Climperwell Farm (5.2 km).

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