Scheduled MonumentsEnglandRoman villa at Linley Hall

Roman villa at Linley Hall

England
List entry 1006253
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Linley Hall is a Roman villa situated in Shropshire, England, dating to the Roman period of occupation in Britain. The site represents a substantial rural settlement of Romano-British character, reflecting the agricultural and domestic life of the provincial elite during the later Roman period. Archaeological evidence from the villa indicates structures typical of Romano-British villas, with material culture and building remains characteristic of occupation spanning several centuries of Roman rule. The monument contributes to understanding settlement patterns and economic organisation in the Welsh borderland region during the Roman imperial period.

Roman villa at Linley Hall is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1006253. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Roman villa at Linley Hall?

Linley Hall is a Roman villa situated 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 1006253.

Who is responsible for protecting Roman villa at Linley Hall?

Roman villa at Linley Hall 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 1006253.

What other scheduled monuments are near Roman villa at Linley Hall?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Tower keep castle at Lower Lea (3.6 km), Motte and bailey castle and bishops' palace (4.4 km), Billings Ring large univallate hillfort (5.3 km).

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