Scheduled MonumentsEnglandRomano-British villa 560m north east of East Creech Farm

Romano-British villa 560m north east of East Creech Farm

England
List entry 1014841
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England
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Overview

History & significance

The Romano-British villa situated approximately 560 metres north east of East Creech Farm is a substantial rural settlement dating from the Roman occupation of Britain. Archaeological evidence indicates that the site comprises residential and agricultural structures typical of a working villa estate, with finds and structural remains suggesting occupation during the later Roman period. The villa represents the Romano-British pattern of agricultural settlement in Dorset, where such establishments formed the economic backbone of the provincial landscape, combining domestic accommodation with facilities for farming and storage. As a scheduled monument, the site preserves important evidence of rural Roman Britain and the transition of settlement patterns during the later imperial period.

Romano-British villa 560m north east of East Creech Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1014841. View the official record →

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What is Romano-British villa 560m north east of East Creech Farm?

The Romano-British villa situated approximately 560 metres north east of East Creech Farm is a substantial rural settlement dating from the Roman occupation of Britain. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1014841.

Who is responsible for protecting Romano-British villa 560m north east of East Creech Farm?

Romano-British villa 560m north east of East Creech Farm 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 1014841.

What other scheduled monuments are near Romano-British villa 560m north east of East Creech Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Iron Age settlement and associated field system on Smedmore Hill (3 km), Bowl barrow on Swyre Head (4.3 km), Alum works, other multi-period industrial remains and an associated group of jetties and breakwaters, Kimmeridge Bay (4.8 km).

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