Scheduled MonumentsEnglandRoman villa SE of East Farm

Roman villa SE of East Farm

England
List entry 1002414
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Roman villa SE of East Farm is a Romano-British settlement site located in Dorset. The villa dates to the Roman period and represents the type of substantial agricultural estate that characterised rural Romano-British life. The site has been identified through archaeological survey and finds scatter, indicating occupation during the later Roman period. Such villas typically served as centres of agricultural production and local administration, reflecting the prosperity and Romanisation of the Dorset landscape during the imperial period.

Roman villa SE of East Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1002414. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Roman villa SE of East Farm?

Roman villa SE of East Farm is a Romano-British settlement site located in Dorset. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1002414.

Who is responsible for protecting Roman villa SE of East Farm?

Roman villa SE of East Farm 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 1002414.

What other scheduled monuments are near Roman villa SE of East Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Roman temporary camp at East Farm (0.8 km), Wyke barns (1 km), Medieval standing cross 6m north west of the west front of St Mary's Church (1 km).

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