Archaeological sites · South East England
Sparsholt Villa Rustica
In or near Braishfield.
Sparsholt Villa Rustica — archaeological in england south east.

Richard Dorrell — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Winchester · 6.2 km
About
Sparsholt Villa Rustica is a archaeological located in england south east. 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: River Test SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Sparsholt Villa Rustica is an archaeological site located in South-East England. It features the remains of a Roman villa, providing insight into rural life during the Roman occupation. The site includes various structures and artefacts that illustrate the architectural and agricultural practices of the era. This location is significant for its contribution to understanding Roman Britain.
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- Coordinates
- 51.0688, -1.4092
- County
- Hampshire
- District
- Test Valley
- Parish
- Ashley
- Postcode
- SO20 6RL
- Parliamentary constituency
- Romsey and Southampton North
- Nearest railway station
- Winchester — 6.2 km
Sources
- osm: n12700490542 (ODbL)
- wikidata: Q7573804 (CC0)
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Sparsholt Villa Rustica?
- Sparsholt Villa Rustica is in Hampshire, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode SO20 6RL), in the parish of Ashley.
- What is Sparsholt Villa Rustica?
- Sparsholt Villa Rustica — archaeological in england south east.
- How do I get to Sparsholt Villa Rustica?
- The nearest railway station is Winchester, about 6.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode SO20 6RL.
- Is Sparsholt Villa Rustica a protected site?
- Yes — Sparsholt Villa Rustica is part of the River Test SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Sparsholt Villa Rustica?
- The nearest railway station is Winchester, about 6.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SO20 6RL.