Scheduled MonumentsEnglandRoman villa on Little Barton Hill

Roman villa on Little Barton Hill

England
List entry 1002424
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Roman villa on Little Barton Hill is a Romano-British settlement located in Dorset. The site dates to the Roman period and represents the type of substantial agricultural estate that characterised rural Roman Britain, with evidence of domestic and working structures typical of villa complexes of this era. The monument survives as archaeological remains and has been recorded within the national heritage landscape as a significant example of Romano-British settlement in the county. Its designation reflects its importance to understanding patterns of rural occupation and land use during the Roman occupation of Britain.

Roman villa on Little Barton Hill is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1002424. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Roman villa on Little Barton Hill?

Roman villa on Little Barton Hill is a Romano-British settlement located in Dorset. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1002424.

Who is responsible for protecting Roman villa on Little Barton Hill?

Roman villa on Little Barton Hill 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 1002424.

What other scheduled monuments are near Roman villa on Little Barton Hill?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Straw Barrow (9 km), Wayside cross 130m north of Crawford Farm (9.2 km), Section of Roman road NW of Badbury Rings (9.5 km).

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