Scheduled MonumentsEnglandRoman villa at Gayton Thorpe

Roman villa at Gayton Thorpe

England
List entry 1003975
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Gayton Thorpe Roman villa is a Romano-British settlement site located in Norfolk. The villa dates from the Roman period and represents the type of agricultural estate that characterised Roman Britain's countryside, with evidence of domestic and working structures typical of such establishments. The site has yielded archaeological finds consistent with Romano-British occupation and settlement patterns in East Anglia. Its discovery and investigation have contributed to understanding the distribution and character of villas in the East Anglian region during the Roman period.

Roman villa at Gayton Thorpe is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1003975. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Roman villa at Gayton Thorpe?

Gayton Thorpe Roman villa is a Romano-British settlement site located in Norfolk. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1003975.

Who is responsible for protecting Roman villa at Gayton Thorpe?

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.

What other scheduled monuments are near Roman villa at Gayton Thorpe?

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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