Scheduled MonumentsEnglandOaklands Farm Roman villa

Oaklands Farm Roman villa

England
List entry 1012901
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Oaklands Farm Roman villa is a Romano-British villa site located in Oxfordshire. The villa dates to the Roman occupation period and represents the type of high-status rural settlement that characterised Romano-British landholding during the later Roman period. Archaeological investigation has revealed evidence of substantial stone structures typical of villas of this era, indicating the site was occupied by a wealthy landowner with sufficient resources to construct permanent masonry buildings rather than timber structures. The site contributes to our understanding of rural settlement patterns and the degree of Roman cultural integration among the British provincial elite during the Imperial period.

Oaklands Farm Roman villa is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1012901. View the official record →

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What is Oaklands Farm Roman villa?

Oaklands Farm Roman villa is a Romano-British villa site located in Oxfordshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1012901.

Who is responsible for protecting Oaklands Farm Roman villa?

Oaklands Farm 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 1012901.

What other scheduled monuments are near Oaklands Farm Roman villa?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including North Leigh Roman villa 300m NNE of Upper Riding Farm (2.2 km), Section of the north Oxfordshire Grim's Ditch west of Common Farm (4.4 km), Ring ditch near Long Hanborough (4.8 km).

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