Roman villa

England
List entry 1003617
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Roman villa is a archaeological site in Lincolnshire, England, representing the domestic and agricultural establishment of a Romano-British landowner dating from the Roman period. The villa comprises the remains of a substantial residential building alongside associated outbuildings and field systems typical of high-status rural settlements in Roman Britain. The site evidences the pattern of Romano-British settlement and economic organisation in the East Midlands region during the occupation. Excavation and survey have revealed structural remains and artefactual evidence characteristic of villas of the second to fourth centuries AD.

Roman villa is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1003617. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Roman villa?

Roman villa is a archaeological site in Lincolnshire, England, representing the domestic and agricultural establishment of a Romano-British landowner dating from the Roman period. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1003617.

Who is responsible for protecting Roman villa?

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 1003617.

What other scheduled monuments are near Roman villa?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Neolithic long barrow or mortuary enclosure with Bronze Age round barrow, 80m south of Dally Acre Bottom (6.2 km), Remains of the Medieval Settlement of East Wykeham (6.5 km), Grim's Mound, a Bronze Age bowl barrow 600m NNW of Grimblethorpe Hall (7.9 km).

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