Scheduled MonumentsEnglandRoman villa S of Snailwell Fen

Roman villa S of Snailwell Fen

England
List entry 1006868
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Roman villa S of Snailwell Fen is a Roman settlement site located in Cambridgeshire. The villa represents occupation during the Roman period in Britain and forms part of the broader pattern of rural settlement in the East Anglian landscape during this era. The site's archaeological significance lies in its contribution to understanding Romano-British domestic and agricultural organisation in the fenland regions. As with many such villa sites, it would have served both residential and economic functions for its inhabitants during the period of Roman Britain.

Roman villa S of Snailwell Fen is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1006868. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Roman villa S of Snailwell Fen?

Roman villa S of Snailwell Fen is a Roman settlement site located in Cambridgeshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1006868.

Who is responsible for protecting Roman villa S of Snailwell Fen?

Roman villa S of Snailwell Fen 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 1006868.

What other scheduled monuments are near Roman villa S of Snailwell Fen?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Four bowl barrows north of the A11/A14 junction, part of the Chippenham barrow cemetery (4 km), Hilly Plantation bowl barrow, part of the Chippenham barrow cemetery, 500m south west of Waterhall Farm (4.1 km), The Rookery bowl barrow, part of the Chippenham barrow cemetery, 250m south of Waterhall Farm (4.3 km).

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