Scheduled MonumentsEnglandPart of an Iron Age enclosure and a minor Roman villa 128m SSE of the Church of St James

Part of an Iron Age enclosure and a minor Roman villa 128m SSE of the Church of St James

England
List entry 1003555
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England
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Overview

History & significance

An Iron Age enclosure and a minor Roman villa is located 128 metres south-south-east of the Church of St James in Kent. The site comprises remains of Iron Age defensive or boundary earthworks alongside evidence of Roman occupation and settlement dating to the Roman period of Britain. The Roman villa represents a modest domestic establishment typical of rural Romano-British estates, whilst the Iron Age enclosure demonstrates pre-Roman settlement patterns in the region. Both phases of occupation illustrate continuity of land use and habitation in this locality across distinct historical periods.

Part of an Iron Age enclosure and a minor Roman villa 128m SSE of the Church of St James is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1003555. View the official record →

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What is Part of an Iron Age enclosure and a minor Roman villa 128m SSE of the Church of St James?

An Iron Age enclosure and a minor Roman villa is located 128 metres south-south-east of the Church of St James in Kent. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1003555.

Who is responsible for protecting Part of an Iron Age enclosure and a minor Roman villa 128m SSE of the Church of St James?

Part of an Iron Age enclosure and a minor Roman villa 128m SSE of the Church of St James 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 1003555.

What other scheduled monuments are near Part of an Iron Age enclosure and a minor Roman villa 128m SSE of the Church of St James?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Teston Bridge, over the Medway (3.7 km), East Farleigh Bridge, over the Medway (4.6 km), The 'Gatehouse', Palace Gardens, Mill Street (5.8 km).

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