Scheduled MonumentsEnglandOtford Roman villa

Otford Roman villa

England
List entry 1005155
Nation
England
Boundary

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Overview

History & significance

Otford Roman villa is a Romano-British country estate located near the village of Otford in Kent. The villa was occupied during the Roman period and represents the type of substantial residential and agricultural complex established by Romano-British landowners across south-eastern England. Archaeological investigation and finds from the site have contributed to understanding the pattern of rural settlement and economic organisation in Roman Kent, though detailed structural remains are not prominently preserved above ground today.

Otford Roman villa is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1005155. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Otford Roman villa?

Otford Roman villa is a Romano-British country estate located near the village of Otford in Kent. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1005155.

Who is responsible for protecting Otford Roman villa?

Otford 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 1005155.

What other scheduled monuments are near Otford Roman villa?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bowl barrow at Otford Mount (0.5 km), St Thomas a Becket's Well (0.5 km), Otford Palace (0.6 km).

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