Archaeological sites · South West England
Great Witcombe Roman Villa
In or near Brockworth.
Great Witcombe Roman Villa — archaeological in england west midlands. Operated by English Heritage.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Gloucester · 7.6 km
About
Great Witcombe Roman Villa is a archaeological located in england west midlands. Operated by English Heritage. A British archaeological site recorded in OpenStreetMap with at least one heritage quality signal (Wikidata link, Wikipedia article or designated operator).
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Cotswold Commons and Beechwoods SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cotswolds
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Great Witcombe Roman Villa is an archaeological site located in the West Midlands. It features the remains of a Roman villa, providing insight into domestic life during the Roman occupation of Britain. The site includes well-preserved mosaics and wall paintings, illustrating the villa's historical significance. Visitors can explore the remnants and learn about the archaeological findings that contribute to understanding this era.
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- Coordinates
- 51.8268, -2.1474
- County
- Gloucestershire
- District
- Tewkesbury
- Parish
- Brockworth
- Postcode
- GL3 4TW
- Parliamentary constituency
- North Cotswolds
- Nearest railway station
- Gloucester — 7.6 km
Sources
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Great Witcombe Roman Villa?
- Great Witcombe Roman Villa is in Gloucestershire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode GL3 4TW), in the parish of Brockworth.
- What is Great Witcombe Roman Villa?
- Great Witcombe Roman Villa — archaeological in england west midlands. Operated by English Heritage.
- How do I get to Great Witcombe Roman Villa?
- The nearest railway station is Gloucester, about 7.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode GL3 4TW.
- Who owns Great Witcombe Roman Villa?
- Great Witcombe Roman Villa is owned by English Heritage.
- Is Great Witcombe Roman Villa a protected site?
- Yes — Great Witcombe Roman Villa is part of the Cotswold Commons and Beechwoods SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Cotswolds National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Great Witcombe Roman Villa?
- The nearest railway station is Gloucester, about 7.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode GL3 4TW.