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Frampton Roman villa is a substantial Roman settlement located in Dorset, England, dating to the second and fourth centuries AD. The site comprises a large house with mosaics and hypocaust heating systems, alongside agricultural buildings and other structures characteristic of a prosperous Romano-British estate. The villa's elaborate mosaics, including figured pavements, demonstrate the wealth and Romanised taste of its inhabitants during the later Roman period. Excavations have revealed evidence of continuous occupation and development across several centuries, making Frampton an important example of elite Romano-British domestic architecture and rural economy.
Frampton Roman villa is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1002683. View the official record →
Frampton Roman villa is a substantial Roman settlement located in Dorset, England, dating to the second and fourth centuries AD. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1002683.
Frampton 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 1002683.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Round barrow E of The Buildings (9.2 km), Group of five round barrows on White Hill (9.8 km), Dyke on Wears Hill (10 km).
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