Scheduled MonumentsEnglandRoman villa at Cruckton

Roman villa at Cruckton

England
List entry 1006245
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Cruckton Roman villa is a Roman settlement site located in Shropshire, England, dating to the Roman period of occupation in Britain. The villa remains are situated in the local landscape and represent one of the numerous rural settlements established across the province during the Romano-British era. Archaeological investigation of the site has identified structural remains consistent with the domestic and agricultural functions typical of Roman villas of this period. The site contributes to the archaeological record of Roman settlement patterns in the Midlands region of England.

Roman villa at Cruckton is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1006245. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Roman villa at Cruckton?

Cruckton Roman villa is a Roman settlement site located in Shropshire, England, dating to the Roman period of occupation in Britain. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1006245.

Who is responsible for protecting Roman villa at Cruckton?

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.

What other scheduled monuments are near Roman villa at Cruckton?

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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