Scheduled MonumentsEnglandLullingstone Roman villa and Saxon church

Lullingstone Roman villa and Saxon church

England
List entry 1007463
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Lullingstone Roman villa is a substantial Romano-British settlement located near Eynsford in Kent, dating from the first to fourth centuries AD. The villa comprises a series of stone-built structures arranged around a courtyard, with evidence of multiple phases of occupation and renovation across three centuries. Significant finds from the site include mosaics, painted wall plaster, and artefacts indicating the wealth and status of its inhabitants, alongside religious material including Christian symbols from the later fourth century. A Saxon church was subsequently constructed within or near the villa complex, demonstrating the continuity of settlement at this location into the early medieval period and the adaptive reuse of Roman structures by Anglo-Saxon communities.

Lullingstone Roman villa and Saxon church is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1007463. View the official record →

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What is Lullingstone Roman villa and Saxon church?

Lullingstone Roman villa is a substantial Romano-British settlement located near Eynsford in Kent, dating from the first to fourth centuries AD. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1007463.

Who is responsible for protecting Lullingstone Roman villa and Saxon church?

Lullingstone Roman villa and Saxon church 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 1007463.

What other scheduled monuments are near Lullingstone Roman villa and Saxon church?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Medieval moated site, Filston Hall (4.6 km), Bowl barrow at Otford Mount (5.5 km), Otford Palace (5.7 km).

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