Scheduled MonumentsEnglandRoman villa and bathhouse remains in Lower Woods, 115m north west of Lower Woods Lodge

Roman villa and bathhouse remains in Lower Woods, 115m north west of Lower Woods Lodge

England
List entry 1021452
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England
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Overview

History & significance

The Roman villa at Lower Woods is a second-century Romano-British settlement located in Gloucestershire. Substantial remains of a bathhouse form part of the site, indicating the villa's role as a residence of considerable status during the Roman occupation of Britain. The structure demonstrates the domestic comfort and architectural sophistication characteristic of villas built during the height of Roman Britain's prosperity in the second century AD. The survival of bathhouse remains provides important evidence for the adoption of Roman bathing customs among the provincial elite in the Cotswold region.

Roman villa and bathhouse remains in Lower Woods, 115m north west of Lower Woods Lodge is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1021452. View the official record →

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What is Roman villa and bathhouse remains in Lower Woods, 115m north west of Lower Woods Lodge?

The Roman villa at Lower Woods is a second-century Romano-British settlement located in Gloucestershire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1021452.

Who is responsible for protecting Roman villa and bathhouse remains in Lower Woods, 115m north west of Lower Woods Lodge?

Roman villa and bathhouse remains in Lower Woods, 115m north west of Lower Woods Lodge 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 1021452.

What other scheduled monuments are near Roman villa and bathhouse remains in Lower Woods, 115m north west of Lower Woods Lodge?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Single-span bridge called Horse Bridge 260m WSW of Chase Hill House (1.8 km), Roman villa remains 290m south east of Springfield Farm (2.9 km), Kingswood Abbey gate (3.9 km).

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