Scheduled MonumentsEnglandWell Hall Roman settlement

Well Hall Roman settlement

England
List entry 1003168
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Well Hall Roman settlement is a Romano-British archaeological site located in Norfolk. The settlement dates to the Roman period and represents evidence of civilian occupation and activity during Rome's presence in Britain. The site has yielded artefactual material consistent with domestic and possibly small-scale industrial use typical of rural Romano-British settlements in East Anglia. Its investigation has contributed to understanding the pattern of Roman rural settlement and economic activity in the Norfolk region during the first to fourth centuries.

Well Hall Roman settlement is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1003168. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Well Hall Roman settlement?

Well Hall Roman settlement is a Romano-British archaeological site located in Norfolk. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1003168.

Who is responsible for protecting Well Hall Roman settlement?

Well Hall Roman settlement 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 1003168.

What other scheduled monuments are near Well Hall Roman settlement?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bowl barrow known as Hill of Peace, 290m north west of Gatehouse Farm (2.6 km), Roman villa at Gayton Thorpe (2.8 km), Medieval settlement remains east of Walton Common (4.5 km).

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