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Gayton Thorpe is a Roman villa situated in Norfolk, England, which dates to the Romano-British period. The site represents a substantial rural settlement of Romano-British date, typical of the villas that dotted the Norfolk landscape during the Roman occupation of Britain. Archaeological investigation and finds from the site have contributed to understanding of rural settlement patterns and agricultural production in Roman East Anglia. The villa's remains indicate a structure of some considerable size and status, reflecting the wealth and resources available to its Romano-British inhabitants.
Roman villa at Gayton Thorpe is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1003975. View the official record →
Gayton Thorpe is a Roman villa situated in Norfolk, England, which dates to the Romano-British period. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1003975.
Roman villa at Gayton Thorpe 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 1003975.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Remains of medieval and early post-medieval settlement at Summer End (2.9 km), Wayside cross 190m south west of Crossgates Farm (5 km), Moated site of Crancourt Manor, 430m south east of Manor Farm (5.1 km).
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