Scheduled MonumentsEnglandRoman villa at Lufton

Roman villa at Lufton

England
List entry 1006159
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Roman villa at Lufton is a Romano-British settlement site located near Yeovil in Somerset. The villa dates to the Romano-British period and represents a substantial agricultural estate of the type characteristic of rural Roman Britain. Archaeological investigation has revealed structural remains and artefactual evidence indicating occupation and use during the Roman period, with the site providing insight into the organisation of rural settlement and agricultural production in south-western Roman Britain. The villa's remains, situated in the landscape near the village of Lufton, contribute to understanding the distribution and character of Romano-British villas in the South West.

Roman villa at Lufton is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1006159. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Roman villa at Lufton?

Roman villa at Lufton is a Romano-British settlement site located near Yeovil in Somerset. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1006159.

Who is responsible for protecting Roman villa at Lufton?

Roman villa at Lufton 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 1006159.

What other scheduled monuments are near Roman villa at Lufton?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Site of a Cluniac priory immediately east of Abbey Farm (2.1 km), Montacute Castle: a motte and bailey castle on St Michael's Hill. (2.4 km), Hamdon Hill camp (3.6 km).

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