Scheduled MonumentsEnglandRoman villa and associated field system, Barnsley Park

Roman villa and associated field system, Barnsley Park

England
List entry 1012777
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Barnsley Park Roman villa is a scheduled ancient monument located in Gloucestershire that dates to the Roman period. The site comprises the remains of a substantial Roman villa complex alongside evidence of an associated field system, reflecting the agricultural infrastructure of Romano-British settlement. The villa represents the type of high-status rural residence that characterised Romano-British elite occupation in the Cotswolds region during the later Roman period. The survival of both the villa structures and the field system provides archaeological evidence for understanding the organisation of agricultural land and the relationship between domestic settlement and the wider landscape in Roman Britain.

Roman villa and associated field system, Barnsley Park is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1012777. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Roman villa and associated field system, Barnsley Park?

Barnsley Park Roman villa is a scheduled ancient monument located in Gloucestershire that dates to the Roman period. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1012777.

Who is responsible for protecting Roman villa and associated field system, Barnsley Park?

Roman villa and associated field system, Barnsley Park 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 1012777.

What other scheduled monuments are near Roman villa and associated field system, Barnsley Park?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Churchyard cross in Holy Rood churchyard (4.7 km), Standing cross socket stone in St Mary's churchyard (4.8 km), Churchyard cross at Ampney St Peter (4.9 km).

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