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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 →
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.
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.
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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