Scheduled MonumentsEnglandRoman villa in and adjacent to Denbeck Wood

Roman villa in and adjacent to Denbeck Wood

England
List entry 1020771
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Roman villa in and adjacent to Denbeck Wood is a Romano-British settlement site located in Norfolk. The villa dates to the Roman period and represents a substantial rural estate of the type characteristic of Roman Britain, where such establishments served as centres of agricultural production and local authority. The site encompasses both structural remains and associated archaeological deposits distributed across and around the woodland area. The designation reflects the archaeological importance of the site as evidence of Romano-British occupation and economic activity in Norfolk during the imperial period.

Roman villa in and adjacent to Denbeck Wood is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1020771. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Roman villa in and adjacent to Denbeck Wood?

Roman villa in and adjacent to Denbeck Wood is a Romano-British settlement site located in Norfolk. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1020771.

Who is responsible for protecting Roman villa in and adjacent to Denbeck Wood?

Roman villa in and adjacent to Denbeck Wood 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 1020771.

What other scheduled monuments are near Roman villa in and adjacent to Denbeck Wood?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Roman villa adjoining Watery Lane (6 km), Well Hall Roman settlement (7.1 km), Medieval settlement remains 500m west of Well Hall (7.5 km).

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