Scheduled MonumentsEnglandRoman villa in Cow Down Copse

Roman villa in Cow Down Copse

England
List entry 1001908
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Cow Down Copse Roman villa is a Romano-British settlement located in Hampshire, dating to the Roman period of occupation in Britain. The site comprises the remains of a substantial villa complex with evidence of domestic and agricultural structures typical of rural Romano-British estates. Excavation and archaeological survey have revealed building foundations and artefactual material consistent with occupation during the later Roman period. The villa represents an important example of the rural settlement patterns and economic organisation of Romano-British society in the Hampshire region.

Roman villa in Cow Down Copse is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1001908. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Roman villa in Cow Down Copse?

Cow Down Copse Roman villa is a Romano-British settlement located in Hampshire, dating to the Roman period of occupation in Britain. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1001908.

Who is responsible for protecting Roman villa in Cow Down Copse?

Roman villa in Cow Down 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 1001908.

What other scheduled monuments are near Roman villa in Cow Down Copse?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Merdon Castle (3.7 km), Bowl barrow in Parnholt Wood (4 km), Park pale to the north, west and south west of Hursley Park (4.1 km).

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