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Chedworth Roman Villa is located near Chedworth, Gloucestershire, England [1] and is a scheduled monument. [2] It is one of the largest and most elaborate Roman villas so far discovered in Britain and one with the latest occupation beyond the Roman period. The villa was built in phases from the early 2nd century to the 5th century, with the 4th ...
English: Channel hypocaust, Chedworth Roman Villa. The other type of hypocaust (Cf. Pillar) to be found at Chedworth. In this variety the hot air wafts down channels under the floor. This photo also shows some of the mosaic tiles. (Cf. Pillar Hypocaust 154265 More mosaic 154259)
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It is known as the location of Chedworth Roman Villa, administered since 1924 by the National Trust. Chedworth Stream rises close to the village and flows east for about 1.9 miles (3 km) in a narrow valley before joining the River Coln at the point where it is crossed by the ancient Fosse Way.
Detail of one of the mosaics from the Chedworth Roman villa near Glevum. Many archaeological artifacts and some in situ walls from Roman Glevum may be seen in the Gloucester City Museum & Art Gallery; The remains of the Roman and medieval East Gate are on display in the East Gate Chamber on Eastgate Street.
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These protected sites date from the Neolithic period in some cases and include barrows, moated sites, ruined abbeys, castles, Roman villas and tithe barns. [2] In the United Kingdom, the scheduling of monuments was first initiated to ensure the preservation of "nationally important" archaeological sites or historic buildings.
The oldest church building in England, still functioning as an Anglican parish church. St Martin's was the private chapel of Queen Bertha of Kent in the 6th century before Augustine arrived from Rome. Nendrum Monastery mill: Mahee Island in Strangford Lough, Down, Northern Ireland 619 The tide mill is part of the Nendrum Monastery site. The ...