Scheduled MonumentsEnglandRomano-British villa at Manor Hall Road, Southwick

Romano-British villa at Manor Hall Road, Southwick

England
List entry 1015122
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Manor Hall Road villa at Southwick is a Romano-British domestic settlement dating to the Roman occupation of Britain. The site preserves evidence of a substantial villa complex with associated agricultural and domestic structures typical of the Romano-British period. Archaeological investigation has identified building foundations and material culture consistent with occupation during the later Roman period, indicating the settlement's role within the rural economy of Roman Sussex. The villa represents an important example of Romano-British settlement patterns in the South Saxon region, demonstrating the integration of Romano-British villa agriculture into the wider landscape during the later Imperial period.

Romano-British villa at Manor Hall Road, Southwick is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1015122. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Romano-British villa at Manor Hall Road, Southwick?

Manor Hall Road villa at Southwick is a Romano-British domestic settlement dating to the Roman occupation of Britain. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1015122.

Who is responsible for protecting Romano-British villa at Manor Hall Road, Southwick?

Romano-British villa at Manor Hall Road, Southwick 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 1015122.

What other scheduled monuments are near Romano-British villa at Manor Hall Road, Southwick?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Old manor house (remains of), Portslade-By-Sea (1.3 km), Shoreham Fort, 120m SSE of East House (1.6 km), Martin Down style enclosure, bowl barrow, Iron Age hillfort, Romano-British village and associated field system on Thundersbarrow Hill (2.9 km).

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