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Littlecote is a Roman villa located in Wiltshire in the English Midlands, dating primarily to the second and third centuries AD. The site is notable for the survival of substantial structural remains, including evidence of multiple phases of occupation and development across several centuries. The villa complex comprises residential and agricultural components typical of Romano-British rural estates, with archaeological investigation revealing mosaics and other domestic features characteristic of provincial Roman wealth and taste. The site represents an important example of Roman settlement patterns in southern Britain and has contributed significantly to understanding the nature of elite rural habitation during the Roman occupation.
Roman villa at Littlecote is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1003256. View the official record →
Littlecote is a Roman villa located in Wiltshire in the English Midlands, dating primarily to the second and third centuries AD. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1003256.
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.
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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