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Woodchester Roman villa is a substantial Romano-British villa complex located near Nympsfield in Gloucestershire, dating to the second and third centuries AD. The site is notable for its extensive remains, including a large courtyard villa with numerous rooms arranged around a central peristyle, alongside evidence of agricultural and domestic structures typical of high-status rural settlements. The villa's mosaics and hypocaust heating systems reflect considerable wealth and sophistication, indicating its owners' integration into Romano-British provincial society. Excavations have revealed occupation spanning several centuries, with the complex eventually abandoned in the fourth century as Roman authority in Britain declined.
Woodchester Roman villa is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1004839. View the official record →
Woodchester Roman villa is a substantial Romano-British villa complex located near Nympsfield in Gloucestershire, dating to the second and third centuries AD. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1004839.
Woodchester 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 1004839.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Pillow mound 450m north west of Lasborough (9 km), Bowl barrow 600m SSW of Chavenage House (9 km), Motte castle 200m south east of Lasborough (9.1 km).
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