Scheduled MonumentsEnglandSite of Roman villa NNE of Fifehead Mill

Site of Roman villa NNE of Fifehead Mill

England
List entry 1002389
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England
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Overview

History & significance

The site of a Roman villa north-north-east of Fifehead Mill is a Romano-British settlement in Dorset, dating to the Roman period of occupation in Britain. The villa represents a typical rural establishment of the Romano-British aristocracy or substantial farming class, situated within the agricultural landscape of Roman Dorset. Physical remains at the site include structural foundations and associated domestic debris characteristic of villa occupation, though the extent of visible features varies according to ground conditions and previous disturbance. The monument is recorded as a scheduled ancient monument, reflecting its significance to understanding rural settlement patterns and the material culture of Roman Britain in the South-West peninsula.

Site of Roman villa NNE of Fifehead Mill is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1002389. View the official record →

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What is Site of Roman villa NNE of Fifehead Mill?

The site of a Roman villa north-north-east of Fifehead Mill is a Romano-British settlement in Dorset, dating to the Roman period of occupation in Britain. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1002389.

Who is responsible for protecting Site of Roman villa NNE of Fifehead Mill?

Site of Roman villa NNE of Fifehead Mill 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 1002389.

What other scheduled monuments are near Site of Roman villa NNE of Fifehead Mill?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bingham's Melcombe deserted village (9.3 km), Linear earthworks around Lyscombe Bottom (9.3 km), Bowl barrow in Ruins Plantation 200m east of The Retreat (9.4 km).

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