Scheduled MonumentsEnglandRoman villa and associated bath house 450m north west of Lower Field Farm

Roman villa and associated bath house 450m north west of Lower Field Farm

England
List entry 1015160
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Overview

History & significance

The Roman villa and associated bath house situated 450 metres north west of Lower Field Farm is a substantial Romano-British settlement of the later Roman period. Archaeological investigation and surface finds indicate occupation during the third and fourth centuries, with evidence of domestic and bathing facilities characteristic of villa complexes in the Oxfordshire region. The site demonstrates the typical layout of high-status rural settlements of the Romano-British period, with the bath house representing a significant private amenity reflecting the owner's wealth and access to Roman material culture and technology. The villa's location and structural remains contribute to understanding the pattern of Romano-British rural settlement in this part of the Midlands.

Roman villa and associated bath house 450m north west of Lower Field Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1015160. View the official record →

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What is Roman villa and associated bath house 450m north west of Lower Field Farm?

The Roman villa and associated bath house situated 450 metres north west of Lower Field Farm is a substantial Romano-British settlement of the later Roman period. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1015160.

Who is responsible for protecting Roman villa and associated bath house 450m north west of Lower Field Farm?

Roman villa and associated bath house 450m north west of Lower Field Farm 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 1015160.

What other scheduled monuments are near Roman villa and associated bath house 450m north west of Lower Field Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Asthall Barrow: an Anglo-Saxon burial mound 100m SSW of Barrow Farm (1.7 km), Minster Lovell Hall (2.1 km), Dovecote 125m north of Minster Lovell Hall (2.2 km).

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