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Downes is a Romano-British villa situated near Crediton in Devon. The site dates to the Roman period and represents the presence of Roman settlement and agricultural exploitation in the South West of England. Archaeological evidence from the villa indicates domestic and economic activity typical of Romano-British rural establishments, contributing to understanding of Roman land use and settlement patterns in the region during the later centuries of Roman rule in Britain.
Romano-British villa, Downes, near Crediton is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1002668. View the official record →
Downes is a Romano-British villa situated near Crediton in Devon. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1002668.
Romano-British villa, Downes, near Crediton 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 1002668.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Posbury camp, Castle Down (4.6 km), Tithe barn at Glebe House (5.2 km), Bowl barrow 500m W of Starved Oak Cross (5.7 km).
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