Scheduled MonumentsEnglandSite of Roman villa NNE of Fifehead Mill

Site of Roman villa NNE of Fifehead Mill

England
List entry 1002389
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

The site of a Roman villa north-north-east of Fifehead Mill is a Romano-British agricultural settlement located in Dorset. The villa represents the typical pattern of rural elite habitation during the Roman occupation of Britain, likely dating to the later Roman period. The site is identified primarily through archaeological survey and artefactual evidence rather than substantial structural remains visible above ground. Such villas typically comprised a main residential building with associated agricultural and domestic structures, reflecting the integration of Romano-British landowners into the provincial economy and society of Roman Britain.

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 agricultural settlement located in Dorset. 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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