Scheduled MonumentsEnglandRomano-British villa, Downes, near Crediton

Romano-British villa, Downes, near Crediton

England
List entry 1002668
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Downes is a Romano-British villa situated near Crediton in Devon, England. The site dates to the Roman period and represents the substantial residential and agricultural infrastructure characteristic of elite Romano-British settlement in the South West. Archaeological investigation has revealed structural remains consistent with a villa complex, indicating a dwelling of some status within the Roman province of Britannia. The monument is recorded on the National Heritage List for England under entry number 1002668, reflecting its significance as evidence of Roman occupation and economic activity in Devon during the imperial period.

Romano-British villa, Downes, near Crediton is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1002668. View the official record →

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What is Romano-British villa, Downes, near Crediton?

Downes is a Romano-British villa situated near Crediton in Devon, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1002668.

Who is responsible for protecting Romano-British villa, Downes, near Crediton?

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.

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

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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