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 substantial residential and agricultural settlement dating to the Roman period in Britain. The site comprises the remains of a Romano-British villa with associated outbuildings and working areas typical of rural estate settlements of the second to fourth centuries. The complex demonstrates the characteristic layout of Romano-British villas, with evidence of both domestic quarters and functional farm structures that supported agricultural production. The site's preservation and archaeological record contribute to understanding Roman rural settlement patterns and economic organisation in Somerset during the later centuries of Roman Britain.

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 substantial residential and agricultural settlement dating to the Roman period in Britain. 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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