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The Roman villa south-west of Castor station is a substantial Romano-British settlement of the second to fourth centuries, situated in the productive agricultural landscape of the Nene Valley. Excavations revealed a complex of buildings typical of high-status rural estates of the period, with evidence of mosaic pavements and hypocaust heating systems indicating the villa's prosperity and Roman cultural refinement. The site's location near Castor, a centre of pottery production, positions it within a region of significant economic activity during the later Roman occupation. Artefactual finds from the villa demonstrate its inhabitants' participation in the wider networks of Romano-British commerce and material culture.
Roman villa SW of Castor station is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1006862. View the official record →
The Roman villa south-west of Castor station is a substantial Romano-British settlement of the second to fourth centuries, situated in the productive agricultural landscape of the Nene Valley. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1006862.
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.
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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