Scheduled MonumentsEnglandRomano-British settlement south of Willington

Romano-British settlement south of Willington

England
List entry 1486441
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England
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Overview

History & significance

The Romano-British settlement south of Willington is a dispersed archaeological site in Bedfordshire comprising the remains of Romano-British occupation dating to the Roman period. The settlement is characterized by scattered finds and structural evidence indicative of domestic and possibly agricultural activity typical of rural Romano-British communities. The site represents the pattern of Romano-British land use and settlement in the Midlands region during the first to fourth centuries AD. The archaeological evidence from the site contributes to understanding the distribution and character of Romano-British rural settlement in Bedfordshire and the broader context of Romano-British economic organization in central England.

Romano-British settlement south of Willington is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1486441. View the official record →

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What is Romano-British settlement south of Willington?

The Romano-British settlement south of Willington is a dispersed archaeological site in Bedfordshire comprising the remains of Romano-British occupation dating to the Roman period. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1486441.

Who is responsible for protecting Romano-British settlement south of Willington?

Romano-British settlement south of Willington 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 1486441.

What other scheduled monuments are near Romano-British settlement south of Willington?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Settlement site N of Chapel End Farm (2.3 km), Site discovered by aerial photography S of village (2.7 km), Manor Farm moated site (3.2 km).

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