Scheduled MonumentsEnglandRoman fort and later Romano-British settlement at Woodbury Farm

Roman fort and later Romano-British settlement at Woodbury Farm

England
List entry 1011921
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Woodbury Farm is a Romano-British settlement site located in Devon that developed from an earlier Roman fort installation. The site preserves evidence of occupation spanning the Roman period, with archaeological investigation revealing structural remains and material culture indicative of both military and civilian phases of settlement. The fort's strategic position reflects Roman administrative control of the region during the occupation of Britain, whilst the later settlement demonstrates continued habitation and economic activity following the formal military withdrawal. The archaeological record at Woodbury Farm contributes to understanding patterns of Roman settlement hierarchy and the transition to Romano-British rural settlement in the Southwest.

Roman fort and later Romano-British settlement at Woodbury Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1011921. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Roman fort and later Romano-British settlement at Woodbury Farm?

Woodbury Farm is a Romano-British settlement site located in Devon that developed from an earlier Roman fort installation. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1011921.

Who is responsible for protecting Roman fort and later Romano-British settlement at Woodbury Farm?

Roman fort and later Romano-British settlement at Woodbury Farm 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 1011921.

What other scheduled monuments are near Roman fort and later Romano-British settlement at Woodbury Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Newenham Abbey (1 km), Trinity Beacon (1.9 km), Musbury Castle (3.6 km).

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