Scheduled MonumentsEnglandRoman villa SE of Thenford House

Roman villa SE of Thenford House

England
List entry 1003880
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

The Roman villa south-east of Thenford House is a Romano-British domestic settlement of the second to fourth centuries AD situated in Northamptonshire. The site comprises the remains of a substantial villa complex with evidence of multiple structures typical of high-status rural occupation during the Roman period. Archaeological investigation has revealed building foundations and associated finds indicating occupation and agricultural management consistent with the villa economy of Roman Britain. The site represents an important example of the dispersed pattern of Romano-British settlement in the East Midlands region during the later Roman period.

Roman villa SE of Thenford House is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1003880. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Roman villa SE of Thenford House?

The Roman villa south-east of Thenford House is a Romano-British domestic settlement of the second to fourth centuries AD situated in Northamptonshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1003880.

Who is responsible for protecting Roman villa SE of Thenford House?

Roman villa SE of Thenford House 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 1003880.

What other scheduled monuments are near Roman villa SE of Thenford House?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Steane medieval village (3.8 km), Lower Thorpe bowl barrow (4.1 km), Castle Hill ringwork west of St James's Church (4.9 km).

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