Scheduled MonumentsEnglandRoman villa in Ashtead Forest

Roman villa in Ashtead Forest

England
List entry 1003753
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Ashtead Roman Villa is a Romano-British settlement located in Surrey, dating to the Roman period of occupation in Britain. The site comprises the remains of a substantial villa complex with evidence of stone foundations and associated domestic structures typical of high-status rural Romano-British dwellings. Archaeological investigation has revealed pottery, tile fragments, and other material culture consistent with occupation during the later Roman period. The villa represents an important example of Romano-British agricultural and residential settlement in the south-eastern region during the imperial period.

Roman villa in Ashtead Forest is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1003753. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Roman villa in Ashtead Forest?

Ashtead Roman Villa is a Romano-British settlement located in Surrey, dating to the Roman period of occupation in Britain. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1003753.

Who is responsible for protecting Roman villa in Ashtead Forest?

Roman villa in Ashtead Forest 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 1003753.

What other scheduled monuments are near Roman villa in Ashtead Forest?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Two bowl barrows: part of Leatherhead Down round barrow cemetery (5.6 km), West Humble Chapel (8.5 km), Box Hill Fort: a London mobilisation centre (8.8 km).

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