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Roman villa at Lufton is a substantial residential and agricultural complex situated near Yeovil in Somerset, dating to the Romano-British period. The site, identified through archaeological investigation and surface survey, comprises the remains of a villa with associated outbuildings typical of wealthy landholding establishments of the second to fourth centuries AD. The complex reflects the integration of Roman building practices and economic organisation into the Somerset landscape during the imperial occupation of Britain. Its location and structural evidence contribute to understanding rural settlement patterns and the distribution 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 →
Roman villa at Lufton is a substantial residential and agricultural complex situated near Yeovil in Somerset, dating to the Romano-British period. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1006159.
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.
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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