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The Roman villa located approximately 100 metres north west of Handley Barns is a Romano-British settlement site dating to the Roman period in Essex. The site represents evidence of high-status residential occupation characteristic of villas constructed during the Roman domination of Britain, typically serving as agricultural estates and centres of local authority. Archaeological investigation and surface finds have confirmed the presence of Roman-period activity at this location, contributing to the broader understanding of rural settlement patterns in Roman Essex. The villa's documented status as a scheduled ancient monument reflects its significance for the archaeological record of Romano-British domestic and economic life in the region.
Roman villa 100m north west of Handley Barns is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1008895. View the official record →
The Roman villa located approximately 100 metres north west of Handley Barns is a Romano-British settlement site dating to the Roman period in Essex. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1008895.
Roman villa 100m north west of Handley Barns 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 1008895.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Moated site known as Franklin's Island (2.3 km), Thoby Priory (3.6 km), Moated site at Fingrith Hall Farm (4.2 km).
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