Scheduled MonumentsEnglandRoman villa south of Alphamstone church

Roman villa south of Alphamstone church

England
List entry 1011807
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

The Roman villa south of Alphamstone church is a Romano-British settlement site dating to the Roman period. The villa represents a substantial rural estate of the kind widespread across Essex during the occupation, indicating the region's integration into the Romano-British economy and settlement pattern. Archaeological evidence from the site, including structural remains and artefactual material, documents the presence of a domestic and agricultural complex typical of villas in the south-eastern provinces. The site's survival as an identifiable archaeological monument testifies to the permanence of Roman rural settlement in this part of Essex during the first to fourth centuries AD.

Roman villa south of Alphamstone church is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1011807. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Roman villa south of Alphamstone church?

The Roman villa south of Alphamstone church is a Romano-British settlement site dating to the Roman period. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1011807.

Who is responsible for protecting Roman villa south of Alphamstone church?

Roman villa south of Alphamstone church 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 1011807.

What other scheduled monuments are near Roman villa south of Alphamstone church?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Circular cropmark at Ferriers Farm, 190m south-west of Hill Farm (2 km), Remains of church and churchyard, 80m south east of The Ryes (3.5 km), Castle Mound: a motte 40m north of St John's Church (3.8 km).

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