Scheduled MonumentsEnglandRoman villa complex, 330m south-west of St Algar's Farm

Roman villa complex, 330m south-west of St Algar's Farm

England
List entry 1006153
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England
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Overview

History & significance

The Roman villa complex located 330 metres south-west of St Algar's Farm is a Romano-British settlement site in Somerset dating to the Roman period. The site represents typical villa estate architecture of Roman Britain, comprising residential and agricultural structures characteristic of the Romano-British landed gentry. Physical evidence from the site indicates occupation and agricultural use during the Romano-British period, contributing to understanding of rural settlement patterns in south-western Britain under Roman administration. The villa's location and remains provide archaeological evidence for the extent of Roman economic influence and agricultural development in Somerset during the imperial period.

Roman villa complex, 330m south-west of St Algar's Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1006153. View the official record →

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What is Roman villa complex, 330m south-west of St Algar's Farm?

The Roman villa complex located 330 metres south-west of St Algar's Farm is a Romano-British settlement site in Somerset dating to the Roman period. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1006153.

Who is responsible for protecting Roman villa complex, 330m south-west of St Algar's Farm?

Roman villa complex, 330m south-west of St Algar's Farm 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 1006153.

What other scheduled monuments are near Roman villa complex, 330m south-west of St Algar's Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bristol High Cross (7.9 km), Two bowl barrows and a pond barrow, 720m and 760m NE of Wood Farm (8 km), Two cross dykes 580m and 610m north east of Wood Farm (8.2 km).

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