Scheduled MonumentsEnglandRoman villa one mile (1600m) E of village

Roman villa one mile (1600m) E of village

England
List entry 1003934
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Roman villa one mile east of the village is a Romano-British domestic and agricultural establishment located near Shouldham in Norfolk. The site, recorded in the National Heritage List for England under reference 1003934, dates to the Roman period and represents the type of rural villa complex that formed the basis of agricultural production and wealth in Roman Britain. The villa would have served as both a residence for a landowner of means and a centre for farming operations across its surrounding estate. Archaeological investigation has identified structural remains and artefactual evidence consistent with occupation during the later Roman period, contributing to understanding of settlement patterns and rural economy in Roman East Anglia.

Roman villa one mile (1600m) E of village is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1003934. View the official record →

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What is Roman villa one mile (1600m) E of village?

Roman villa one mile east of the village is a Romano-British domestic and agricultural establishment located near Shouldham in Norfolk. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1003934.

Who is responsible for protecting Roman villa one mile (1600m) E of village?

Roman villa one mile (1600m) E of village 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 1003934.

What other scheduled monuments are near Roman villa one mile (1600m) E of village?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Group of barrows in Weasenham Plantation (4.1 km), Bowl barrow 540m east of Mink Patches (4.3 km), Group of barrows on Weasenham Lyngs (4.6 km).

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