Roman villa

England
List entry 1006616
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Roman villa is a scheduled ancient monument situated in Northamptonshire that dates from the Roman period of occupation in Britain. The site represents a domestic settlement characteristic of Romano-British rural estates, which typically combined agricultural production with residential functions for a property-owning family. The villa's archaeological remains contribute to understanding patterns of settlement and land use during the Roman period in the East Midlands region. The monument is protected under the Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Areas Act 1979 due to its significance for the archaeological record of Roman Britain.

Roman villa is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1006616. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Roman villa?

Roman villa is a scheduled ancient monument situated in Northamptonshire that dates from the Roman period of occupation in Britain. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1006616.

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 1006616.

What other scheduled monuments are near Roman villa?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Market cross 45m north of church (1.4 km), Arbury Banks (1.8 km), The Castle ringwork, Berry Hill (3.5 km).

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