Scheduled MonumentsEnglandRomano-British villa, Banwell

Romano-British villa, Banwell

England
List entry 1013434
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Banwell villa is a Romano-British country estate located in Somerset, dating to the Roman occupation of Britain. The site comprises the remains of a substantial villa complex typical of the Romano-British period, indicating the presence of a prosperous agricultural settlement during the later Roman occupation. Archaeological investigation has revealed structural remains consistent with domestic and agricultural functions characteristic of such rural establishments. The villa represents an important example of Roman rural settlement patterns in the West Country region during the later imperial period.

Romano-British villa, Banwell is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1013434. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Romano-British villa, Banwell?

Banwell villa is a Romano-British country estate located in Somerset, dating to the Roman occupation of Britain. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1013434.

Who is responsible for protecting Romano-British villa, Banwell?

Romano-British villa, Banwell 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 1013434.

What other scheduled monuments are near Romano-British villa, Banwell?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bowl barrow on Shiplate Slait (4 km), Churchyard cross in St Andrew's churchyard (4.1 km), Picken's Hole (4.3 km).

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