Scheduled MonumentsEnglandEnford Roman villa

Enford Roman villa

England
List entry 1003253
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Enford Roman villa is a Romano-British settlement located in Wiltshire. The site dates to the Roman period and represents the remains of a substantial villa complex, evidencing the agricultural and domestic prosperity of the region during the occupation of Britain. Archaeological investigation has revealed structural foundations and artefactual material consistent with elite residential occupation spanning several centuries of the Roman era. The villa's position within the Wiltshire landscape reflects the pattern of rural Roman settlement in southern Britain, where such establishments served as centres of farming, trade, and social authority.

Enford Roman villa is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1003253. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Enford Roman villa?

Enford Roman villa is a Romano-British settlement located in Wiltshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1003253.

Who is responsible for protecting Enford Roman villa?

Enford 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 1003253.

What other scheduled monuments are near Enford Roman villa?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bell barrow 100m east of Stonehenge immediately south of the A344 (9.9 km), Bowl barrow 300m south west of New King Barrows (10 km), Bowl barrow forming part of a round barrow cemetery known as the New King Barrows (10 km).

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