Scheduled MonumentsEnglandRoman villa at Kirk Sink

Roman villa at Kirk Sink

England
List entry 1012616
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Kirk Sink Roman villa is a Romano-British rural settlement located in Yorkshire. The site dates to the Roman period and represents the type of agricultural estate that formed a significant part of the provincial economy during the occupation of Britain. The villa's remains, now recorded on the National Heritage List for England, contribute to our understanding of Roman settlement patterns and land use in northern Britain during the later Roman period. Archaeological investigation has revealed structural evidence typical of Romano-British villa complexes, though the precise extent and configuration of the buildings remain subjects of ongoing study.

Roman villa at Kirk Sink is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1012616. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Roman villa at Kirk Sink?

Kirk Sink Roman villa is a Romano-British rural settlement located in Yorkshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1012616.

Who is responsible for protecting Roman villa at Kirk Sink?

Roman villa at Kirk Sink 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 1012616.

What other scheduled monuments are near Roman villa at Kirk Sink?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Site of Old Hall (4.3 km), Burwen Castle Roman forts (4.4 km), Park Hill earthwork (5 km).

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