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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 →
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.
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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