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 is a Roman villa site located in Gloucestershire that dates to the Romano-British period. The villa represents a substantial settlement with associated agricultural infrastructure, including field systems that reflect the farming economy of Roman Britain. The site has yielded archaeological evidence characteristic of villas of the later Roman period, demonstrating the prosperity and organisation of Romano-British rural estates. The field systems visible at Barnsley Park illustrate the structured landscape management undertaken by villa owners, with defined boundaries and divisions that supported the exploitation of surrounding agricultural land.

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 is a Roman villa site located in Gloucestershire that dates to the Romano-British 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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