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Rockbourne Roman villa is a substantial Romano-British country estate located near the village of Rockbourne in Hampshire. The villa was occupied from the first century AD through to the fourth century, with its main development occurring during the later Roman period. The site comprises a range of stone and flint structures arranged around courtyards in the typical Romano-British aisled-hall tradition, featuring hypocausted rooms that provided heated living spaces and evidence of agricultural processing facilities. The villa's longevity and architectural sophistication reflect the prosperity of its Romano-British owners and the integration of Roman domestic practices into the Hampshire countryside.
Rockbourne Roman villa is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1003454. View the official record →
Rockbourne Roman villa is a substantial Romano-British country estate located near the village of Rockbourne in Hampshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1003454.
Rockbourne 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 1003454.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Stephen's Castle, a bowl barrow 720m east of Eastworth Farm (7.9 km), Bowl barrow 90m south west of Reservoir Cottage (8.5 km), Bowl barrow on Ibsley Common, 210m north east of Mockbeggar Farm (8.7 km).
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