Scheduled MonumentsEnglandRomano-British villa, Banwell

Romano-British villa, Banwell

England
List entry 1013434
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Banwell Roman villa is a Romano-British estate settlement located in Somerset, dating to the Roman period of occupation in Britain. The site has yielded archaeological evidence of domestic and agricultural structures typical of Romano-British villas of the second to fourth centuries. Excavations have uncovered remains indicating a substantial residential complex with associated outbuildings characteristic of the prosperous rural settlements that formed the backbone of Romano-British agricultural production. The villa's location in north Somerset reflects the distribution of such estates across the southern regions of Roman Britain where conditions favoured intensive farming and the accumulation of wealth by Romano-British landowners.

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 Roman villa is a Romano-British estate settlement located in Somerset, dating to the Roman period of occupation in 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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