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Preston Roman villa is a Roman domestic settlement located in Dorset, England, dating to the Roman period of occupation in Britain. The site represents a substantial rural estate typical of Romano-British architectural and agricultural practice, with evidence of stone-built structures characteristic of villas of the later Roman period. Archaeological investigation has revealed remains consistent with a high-status residential complex, reflecting the prosperity of Romano-British landowners during the imperial administration of the province. The monument is recorded on the National Heritage List for England under entry 1002704.
Preston Roman villa is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1002704. View the official record →
Preston Roman villa is a Roman domestic settlement located in Dorset, England, dating to the Roman period of occupation in Britain. 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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