Scheduled MonumentsEnglandRoman villa NW of Port Way

Roman villa NW of Port Way

England
List entry 1006140
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Roman villa NW of Port Way is a Roman settlement site located in Somerset, England. The villa represents domestic and agricultural occupation during the Roman period in Britain, when such establishments served as centres of rural estate management and production. The site's proximity to Port Way, a known Roman road, reflects the strategic importance of location for communication and trade networks during the occupation of Roman Britain. Physical remains at the site would typically include evidence of building foundations, pottery, and artefactual deposits characteristic of Roman domestic settlement, though the specific architectural features and chronological range of occupation at this particular location reflect broader patterns of Romano-British rural settlement.

Roman villa NW of Port Way is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1006140. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Roman villa NW of Port Way?

Roman villa NW of Port Way is a Roman settlement site located in Somerset, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1006140.

Who is responsible for protecting Roman villa NW of Port Way?

Roman villa NW of Port Way 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 1006140.

What other scheduled monuments are near Roman villa NW of Port Way?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Murtry Old Bridge (3.2 km), Tedbury camp (4.7 km), Wadbury camp (4.9 km).

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