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

A Roman villa at Ninesprings, Hertfordshire, is a site of a substantial residential and agricultural establishment dating to the Romano-British period. Located approximately 300 metres north of Ninesprings, the villa represents the characteristic settlement pattern of wealthy Romano-British landowners who established themselves in the countryside during the occupation. Archaeological investigation has revealed structural remains and artefactual evidence consistent with a domestic and farming complex of the Roman era, though the precise chronology and full extent of the site remain subjects of scholarly study. The villa exemplifies the integration of Roman material culture and settlement practices within the broader landscape of Roman Britain.

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?

A Roman villa at Ninesprings, Hertfordshire, is a site of a substantial residential and agricultural establishment dating to the Romano-British period. 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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