Scheduled MonumentsEnglandRoman villa N of Bighton Wood

Roman villa N of Bighton Wood

England
List entry 1001854
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Roman villa N of Bighton Wood is a Romano-British settlement located in Hampshire. The site represents a substantial rural establishment dating to the Roman period, when such villas served as the centres of agricultural estates across the province of Britannia. The villa's archaeological significance lies in its evidence for Romano-British domestic and economic organisation during the later imperial period. The monument is recorded as a scheduled ancient monument under the relevant heritage designation, reflecting its importance to the understanding of Roman settlement patterns in southern England.

Roman villa N of Bighton Wood is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1001854. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Roman villa N of Bighton Wood?

Roman villa N of Bighton Wood is a Romano-British settlement located in Hampshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1001854.

Who is responsible for protecting Roman villa N of Bighton Wood?

Roman villa N of Bighton 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 1001854.

What other scheduled monuments are near Roman villa N of Bighton Wood?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bowl barrow 600m east of Upper Lanham Farm (0.5 km), Godsfield Chapel (1.9 km), Oliver's Battery: a hillfort on Abbotstone Down near Alresford (3.9 km).

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