Scheduled MonumentsEnglandSpoonley Wood Roman villa

Spoonley Wood Roman villa

England
List entry 1004847
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Spoonley Wood Roman villa is a Romano-British settlement located near Winchcombe in Gloucestershire, dating to the Roman occupation of Britain between the first and fourth centuries AD. The site comprises the remains of a substantial villa complex, with evidence of multiple structures including residential and agricultural buildings typical of Romano-British rural estates. Excavations have revealed hypocausts, mosaic pavements, and pottery indicating occupation during the later Roman period, particularly the third and fourth centuries. The villa represents an important example of Romano-British domestic architecture and the economic organisation of rural estates in the Cotswolds region during the Roman period.

Spoonley Wood Roman villa is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1004847. View the official record →

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What is Spoonley Wood Roman villa?

Spoonley Wood Roman villa is a Romano-British settlement located near Winchcombe in Gloucestershire, dating to the Roman occupation of Britain between the first and fourth centuries AD. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1004847.

Who is responsible for protecting Spoonley Wood Roman villa?

Spoonley Wood Roman villa 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 1004847.

What other scheduled monuments are near Spoonley Wood Roman villa?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Round barrow W of Salperton Park (6.5 km), Salperton camp (6.6 km), Hazleton long barrows, north and south (7.3 km).

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