Scheduled MonumentsEnglandRoman villa adjoining Watery Lane

Roman villa adjoining Watery Lane

England
List entry 1003969
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

The Roman villa adjoining Watery Lane is a Romano-British domestic establishment located in Norfolk. The site dates from the Roman period and represents the type of substantial rural residence that characterised Romano-British settlement patterns in the eastern counties. Archaeological investigation has revealed structural remains and artefactual material consistent with villa occupation, contributing to understanding of rural economic and social organisation during the Roman occupation of Britain. The monument is recorded on the National Heritage List for England under list entry 1003969.

Roman villa adjoining Watery Lane is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1003969. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Roman villa adjoining Watery Lane?

The Roman villa adjoining Watery Lane is a Romano-British domestic establishment located in Norfolk. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1003969.

Who is responsible for protecting Roman villa adjoining Watery Lane?

Roman villa adjoining Watery Lane 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 1003969.

What other scheduled monuments are near Roman villa adjoining Watery Lane?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Roman villa at Gayton Thorpe (4.1 km), Medieval settlement remains east of Walton Common (5.8 km), Remains of St Andrew's Church (6 km).

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