Scheduled MonumentsEnglandRoman villa in Castle Copse

Roman villa in Castle Copse

England
List entry 1003257
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Castle Copse is a Roman villa located near Wilsford in Wiltshire, England, dating to the Romano-British period. The site comprises the remains of a substantial residential structure typical of Romano-British elite settlement, with archaeological evidence indicating occupation during the later Roman period. The villa's physical remains include foundations and structural elements characteristic of the high-status dwellings that emerged across southern Britain following the Roman conquest, reflecting the Romanisation of the British aristocracy and integration into the wider Roman economy.

Roman villa in Castle Copse is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1003257. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Roman villa in Castle Copse?

Castle Copse is a Roman villa located near Wilsford in Wiltshire, England, dating to the Romano-British period. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1003257.

Who is responsible for protecting Roman villa in Castle Copse?

Roman villa in Castle Copse 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 1003257.

What other scheduled monuments are near Roman villa in Castle Copse?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Linear earthwork on Maccombe Down (5.6 km), Ditch between Rag Copse and Scotspoor Plantation (6.5 km), Bowl barrow 610m north-west of Heath Copse (6.6 km).

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