Scheduled MonumentsEnglandRoman villa at Littlecote

Roman villa at Littlecote

England
List entry 1003256
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Littlecote is a Romano-British villa situated near Froxfield in Wiltshire, dating primarily to the fourth century AD. The site is notable for its extensive remains, which include a range of residential and agricultural buildings arranged around courtyards, indicative of a substantial farming estate. Particularly significant is the discovery of a well-preserved mosaic pavement, which demonstrates the wealth and Romanised cultural aspirations of its inhabitants during the later Roman period. The villa represents an important example of late Romano-British domestic architecture and estate organisation in the Wessex region.

Roman villa at Littlecote is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1003256. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Roman villa at Littlecote?

Littlecote is a Romano-British villa situated near Froxfield in Wiltshire, dating primarily to the fourth century AD. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1003256.

Who is responsible for protecting Roman villa at Littlecote?

Roman villa at Littlecote 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 1003256.

What other scheduled monuments are near Roman villa at Littlecote?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Sections of Wansdyke in Jockey Copse and Round Copse (6.6 km), Bowl barrow 30m north of Bitham Lane (7.8 km), Roman villa in Castle Copse (7.9 km).

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