Scheduled MonumentsEnglandRoman villa SW of Castor station

Roman villa SW of Castor station

England
List entry 1006862
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

The Roman villa south-west of Castor station is a substantial Romano-British residential and agricultural establishment situated in Northamptonshire. Dating to the Roman period, the villa represents the type of high-status rural settlement that emerged in Britain during the occupation, combining domestic quarters with working farm buildings typical of such establishments. The site has yielded archaeological evidence of its occupation and economic functions, though detailed structural remains visible above ground are limited. Its location near Castor reflects the pattern of Roman settlement distribution across the East Midlands during the Imperial period.

Roman villa SW of Castor station is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1006862. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Roman villa SW of Castor station?

The Roman villa south-west of Castor station is a substantial Romano-British residential and agricultural establishment situated in Northamptonshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1006862.

Who is responsible for protecting Roman villa SW of Castor station?

Roman villa SW of Castor station 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 1006862.

What other scheduled monuments are near Roman villa SW of Castor station?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Two churchyard crosses (4.7 km), Earthworks of Abbot of Ramsey's Manor (4.8 km), Fotheringhay motte and bailey castle (6.7 km).

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