Roman villa

England
List entry 1004061
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Roman villa is a Romano-British settlement site located in Yorkshire. The villa complex dates to the Roman period, representing the type of agricultural and residential establishment that characterised Romano-British rural life. Such villas typically comprised a substantial stone or masonry dwelling house associated with farm buildings and other structures used for processing agricultural produce. The site contributes to our understanding of the pattern of rural settlement and economic organisation in Roman Britain during the occupation period.

Roman villa is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1004061. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Roman villa?

Roman villa is a Romano-British settlement site located in Yorkshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1004061.

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 1004061.

What other scheduled monuments are near Roman villa?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Tithe barn (2.6 km), World War II airfield defences at RAF Church Fenton (3.2 km), Lord Dacre's Cross or Towton Cross on the west side of the B1217, 1km south west of Towton (3.6 km).

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