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Cruckton Roman villa is a substantial villa estate located in Shropshire, dating to the Romano-British period. The site represents a significant example of rural Roman settlement in the Welsh Marches, with archaeological evidence indicating occupation spanning the second to fourth centuries. Structural remains suggest a complex of stone-built structures typical of high-status villas of the period, reflecting the integration of Roman architectural practices within the local landscape. The villa's location within the wider settlement pattern of Roman Shropshire demonstrates the economic and social importance of agricultural estates during the later Roman period in Britain.
Roman villa at Cruckton is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1006245. View the official record →
Cruckton Roman villa is a substantial villa estate located in Shropshire, dating to the Romano-British period. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1006245.
Roman villa at Cruckton 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 1006245.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Earl's Hill Camp: a small multivallate hillfort and an adjacent cross dyke on Pontesford Hill (6 km), Castle motte 50m south east of St John the Baptist's Church. (6.9 km), Moat Farm moated site (7.2 km).
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