Scheduled MonumentsEnglandMinor Romano-British villa 650m north-east of Hewish Farm

Minor Romano-British villa 650m north-east of Hewish Farm

England
List entry 1011262
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England
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Overview

History & significance

The villa 650 metres north-east of Hewish Farm is a minor Romano-British settlement dating to the Roman occupation period. Archaeological investigation has identified structural remains and artefactual evidence consistent with a small agricultural villa of the type common in Romano-British rural settlement patterns. The site represents the exploitation of Somerset's agricultural landscape during the Roman period and contributes to understanding the distribution and character of rural settlement in south-western Britain. The monument is recorded on the National Heritage List for England as a scheduled monument, reflecting its importance to the archaeological heritage of the region.

Minor Romano-British villa 650m north-east of Hewish Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1011262. View the official record →

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What is Minor Romano-British villa 650m north-east of Hewish Farm?

The villa 650 metres north-east of Hewish Farm is a minor Romano-British settlement dating to the Roman occupation period. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1011262.

Who is responsible for protecting Minor Romano-British villa 650m north-east of Hewish Farm?

Minor Romano-British villa 650m north-east of Hewish Farm 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 1011262.

What other scheduled monuments are near Minor Romano-British villa 650m north-east of Hewish Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Shrunken medieval village of Christon and associated field system 200m north of Manor Farm (8 km), Calamine mining remains, south of Glovers Field (8.9 km), Two bowl barrows on Shiplate Slait (9 km).

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