Scheduled MonumentsEnglandTwyford Roman villa

Twyford Roman villa

England
List entry 1001890
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Twyford Roman villa is a substantial Roman domestic site located in Hampshire, England, dating to the Romano-British period. The villa, excavated and studied during the nineteenth and twentieth centuries, comprised a main residential building with associated outbuildings typical of high-status rural settlements of the period. Archaeological investigation revealed evidence of mosaic pavements and other structural features characteristic of Romano-British villas of the second to fourth centuries. The site represents an important example of Roman provincial settlement patterns in southern Britain and contributes to understanding the distribution and development of villa complexes in the region during the later Roman occupation.

Twyford Roman villa is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1001890. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Twyford Roman villa?

Twyford Roman villa is a substantial Roman domestic site located in Hampshire, England, dating to the Romano-British period. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1001890.

Who is responsible for protecting Twyford Roman villa?

Twyford 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 1001890.

What other scheduled monuments are near Twyford Roman villa?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Pumping station (1 km), Two bowl barrows 200m east of Twyford Pumping Station (1.3 km), Moated site at Otterbourne Manor (2.7 km).

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