Scheduled MonumentsEnglandRoman villa (site of) 330yds (300m) N of Ninesprings

Roman villa (site of) 330yds (300m) N of Ninesprings

England
List entry 1003547
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Roman villa (site of) 330yds (300m) N of Ninesprings is a Romano-British settlement site located in Hertfordshire. The villa represents a substantial rural establishment of the Roman period, indicative of the agricultural and economic organisation of Roman Britain in this region. The site survives as archaeological remains rather than visible structures, with evidence of occupation and activity from the Roman period preserved in the landscape. Such villas formed the backbone of Romano-British rural society, functioning as farming centres and domestic residences for the landholding classes during the first to fourth centuries AD.

Roman villa (site of) 330yds (300m) N of Ninesprings is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1003547. View the official record →

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What is Roman villa (site of) 330yds (300m) N of Ninesprings?

Roman villa (site of) 330yds (300m) N of Ninesprings is a Romano-British settlement site located in Hertfordshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1003547.

Who is responsible for protecting Roman villa (site of) 330yds (300m) N of Ninesprings?

Roman villa (site of) 330yds (300m) N of Ninesprings 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 1003547.

What other scheduled monuments are near Roman villa (site of) 330yds (300m) N of Ninesprings?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Great Wymondley Castle: a motte and bailey castle and associated manorial enclosure 20m east of St Mary's Church, Great Wymondley (1.1 km), Wymondley Priory, barn, moat, associated earthworks, enclosures, platforms, hollow-way and conduit head (1.8 km), Chesfield Church (4.2 km).

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