Scheduled MonumentsEnglandWest Dean Roman villa See also WILTSHIRE 921

West Dean Roman villa See also WILTSHIRE 921

England
List entry 1001891
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England
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Overview

History & significance

West Dean Roman villa is a Romano-British settlement located in Hampshire, England, dating to the Roman period. The site comprises the remains of a substantial villa complex with evidence of occupation spanning several centuries of the Roman era. Excavations have revealed structural features typical of Romano-British villa architecture, including the characteristic arrangement of buildings around courtyards that served both residential and agricultural functions. The villa represents an important example of Roman rural settlement in southern England, demonstrating the integration of Roman cultural and economic practices within the broader Hampshire landscape during the imperial period.

West Dean Roman villa See also WILTSHIRE 921 is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1001891. View the official record →

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What is West Dean Roman villa See also WILTSHIRE 921?

West Dean Roman villa is a Romano-British settlement located in Hampshire, England, dating to the Roman period. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1001891.

Who is responsible for protecting West Dean Roman villa See also WILTSHIRE 921?

West Dean Roman villa See also WILTSHIRE 921 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 1001891.

What other scheduled monuments are near West Dean Roman villa See also WILTSHIRE 921?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including West Dean Roman villa See also HAMPSHIRE 178 (0 km), Circular earthwork (0.4 km), The Mount round barrow (2.3 km).

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