Scheduled MonumentsEnglandLockleys Roman villa

Lockleys Roman villa

England
List entry 1015581
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Lockleys Roman villa is a Romano-British domestic establishment located near Welwyn in Hertfordshire, dating to the Roman period of occupation in Britain. The site comprises the remains of a substantial villa complex with evidence of stone and timber structures typical of the Romano-British elite dwellings of the second and third centuries. Excavations revealed artefactual evidence including pottery and other domestic material which contribute to understanding settlement patterns and rural economy during the Roman occupation. The villa represents an important example of Romano-British agricultural and residential architecture in the Hertfordshire region, preserving evidence of continuity and change in Romano-British material culture.

Lockleys Roman villa is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1015581. View the official record →

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What is Lockleys Roman villa?

Lockleys Roman villa is a Romano-British domestic establishment located near Welwyn in Hertfordshire, dating to the Roman period of occupation in Britain. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1015581.

Who is responsible for protecting Lockleys Roman villa?

Lockleys 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 1015581.

What other scheduled monuments are near Lockleys Roman villa?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Dicket Mead Roman villa (0.3 km), Linear earthwork in Perry's Grove (2.2 km), Roman site 440yds (400m) E of Backlane Wood (4.9 km).

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