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Rockbourne Roman villa is a substantial Romano-British country house located in the Test Valley near the village of Rockbourne in Hampshire. The villa dates from the second century AD and continued in occupation until at least the fourth century, representing a significant example of Roman settlement in southern Britain. The site comprises multiple ranges of buildings arranged around courtyards, including residential quarters, agricultural storage facilities, and a bath house, typical of a prosperous villa estate. Excavations undertaken in the twentieth century revealed evidence of the villa's economic importance as an agricultural and possibly industrial centre during the Roman period, with finds including pottery, coins, and domestic artefacts now held in the on-site museum.
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 house located in the Test Valley 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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