Scheduled MonumentsEnglandRomano-British villa, Anglo-Saxon cemetery and associated remains at Eccles

Romano-British villa, Anglo-Saxon cemetery and associated remains at Eccles

England
List entry 1011770
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Eccles is a Romano-British villa site with associated Anglo-Saxon cemetery remains located in Kent, England. The villa occupation dates to the Roman period and represents settlement activity during the Romano-British era, whilst the Anglo-Saxon cemetery indicates subsequent use of the locality during the early medieval period. The site demonstrates continuity and changing patterns of settlement across the transition from Roman to Anglo-Saxon England. Archaeological investigation has revealed structural remains and burial evidence that contribute to understanding of rural settlement and funerary practice across these distinct historical periods.

Romano-British villa, Anglo-Saxon cemetery and associated remains at Eccles is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1011770. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Romano-British villa, Anglo-Saxon cemetery and associated remains at Eccles?

Eccles is a Romano-British villa site with associated Anglo-Saxon cemetery remains located in Kent, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1011770.

Who is responsible for protecting Romano-British villa, Anglo-Saxon cemetery and associated remains at Eccles?

Romano-British villa, Anglo-Saxon cemetery and associated remains at Eccles 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 1011770.

What other scheduled monuments are near Romano-British villa, Anglo-Saxon cemetery and associated remains at Eccles?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Part of an Iron Age enclosure and a minor Roman villa 128m SSE of the Church of St James (4.1 km), Tower keep castle at West Malling (5.8 km), Len Bridge, Mill Street (6.3 km).

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