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Preston Roman villa is a Romano-British villa situated in Dorset, England, dating to the Roman occupation period. The site represents a substantial residential and agricultural complex typical of high-status Romano-British settlement, with archaeological evidence indicating occupation spanning several centuries of the Roman period. Excavation and survey work has revealed structural remains including domestic quarters and associated outbuildings characteristic of villa complexes in southern Britain. The villa demonstrates the integration of Roman building practices and settlement patterns within the agricultural landscape of Roman Dorset, contributing to our understanding of rural Romano-British society and economy.
Preston Roman villa is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1002704. View the official record →
Preston Roman villa is a Romano-British villa situated in Dorset, England, dating to the Roman occupation period. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1002704.
Preston 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 1002704.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Humpty Dumpty Field, Radipole (3.9 km), Upton Fort, a coastal artillery battery and two searchlight emplacements (4.2 km), Nothe Fort, tramway and searchlight battery at The Nothe (4.3 km).
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