Scheduled MonumentsEnglandRomano-British villa, with cemetery and associated building, at Batten Hanger, 600m south east of Hill Lands Farm

Romano-British villa, with cemetery and associated building, at Batten Hanger, 600m south east of Hill Lands Farm

England
List entry 1021457
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Batten Hanger is a Romano-British villa with associated cemetery and building located approximately 600 metres south-east of Hill Lands Farm in Sussex, England. The site dates to the Roman period and represents settlement and agricultural activity characteristic of the Romano-British occupation. The villa complex includes domestic structures typical of rural Roman estates in Britain, alongside evidence of burial practices indicated by the presence of an associated cemetery. The monument is designated as a heritage asset of national importance and contributes to understanding of Romano-British settlement patterns and land use in the region.

Romano-British villa, with cemetery and associated building, at Batten Hanger, 600m south east of Hill Lands Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1021457. View the official record →

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What is Romano-British villa, with cemetery and associated building, at Batten Hanger, 600m south east of Hill Lands Farm?

Batten Hanger is a Romano-British villa with associated cemetery and building located approximately 600 metres south-east of Hill Lands Farm in Sussex, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1021457.

Who is responsible for protecting Romano-British villa, with cemetery and associated building, at Batten Hanger, 600m south east of Hill Lands Farm?

Romano-British villa, with cemetery and associated building, at Batten Hanger, 600m south east of Hill Lands Farm 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 1021457.

What other scheduled monuments are near Romano-British villa, with cemetery and associated building, at Batten Hanger, 600m south east of Hill Lands Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Chichester Dyke, earthwork extending 300yds (270m) W of Densworth House (8.3 km), Chichester Dyke, earthwork extending N 480yds (440m) from The Drive, Summersdale, near Chichester (9.2 km), Chichester Dyke: section 200yds (180m) long in Mouthey's Plantation, section 245yds (220m) long in Oakwood and section 100yds (90m) long SW of Oakwood House (9.2 km).

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