Scheduled MonumentsEnglandSpoonley Wood Roman villa

Spoonley Wood Roman villa

England
List entry 1004847
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Spoonley Wood Roman villa is a Romano-British domestic settlement located near Winchcombe in Gloucestershire, dating to the second and third centuries AD. The site comprises the remains of a substantial stone villa with a corridor plan typical of high-status rural properties of the period, along with associated agricultural and domestic structures. The villa was excavated in the nineteenth century, revealing evidence of mosaic floors, hypocaust heating systems, and pottery indicating occupation and prosperity during the later Roman period in Britain. The site represents an important example of Romano-British villa architecture and the development of Romanised settlement patterns in the Cotswolds region during the imperial 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 domestic settlement located near Winchcombe in Gloucestershire, dating to the second and third 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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