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North Leigh Roman villa is a substantial Roman country estate located in Oxfordshire, dating to the second and third centuries AD. The site comprises the remains of a large aisled building with associated structures, revealing evidence of occupation and modification across several centuries. Excavations have uncovered hypocausts and other heating systems typical of high-status Romano-British residences, alongside domestic and agricultural facilities that attest to the economic importance of the estate. The villa exemplifies the prosperity of the Romano-British landowning classes and their adoption of Classical architectural forms in the English countryside.
North Leigh Roman villa 300m NNE of Upper Riding Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1009419. View the official record →
North Leigh Roman villa is a substantial Roman country estate located in Oxfordshire, dating to the second and third centuries AD. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1009419.
North Leigh Roman villa 300m NNE of Upper Riding 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 1009419.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Ring ditch near Long Hanborough (2.8 km), Section of the north Oxfordshire Grim's Ditch west of Common Farm (3.6 km), Brize's Lodge bowl barrow, 400m east of Gospel Oak (5.9 km).
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