Archaeological sites · South East England
Villa at Harpsden
In or near Wargrave.
Villa at Harpsden — a archaeological in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
Andrew Smith — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Henley-on-Thames · 1.9 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Villa at Harpsden is a archaeological located in england-south-east, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Official information
The Villa at Harpsden is the site of a Roman villa that was excavated in the early 20th century. Visitors can see the remains of a bath block and hypocausts, which date back to the late 3rd to 4th century AD.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Harpsden Wood SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Chilterns
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Villa at Harpsden is an archaeological site located in South-East England. It is notable for its historical significance, providing insights into Roman domestic architecture and rural life in Britain.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 51.5181, -0.9113
- County
- Oxfordshire
- District
- South Oxfordshire
- Parish
- Harpsden
- Postcode
- RG9 4AF
- Parliamentary constituency
- Henley and Thame
- Nearest railway station
- Henley-on-Thames — 1.9 km
- Official site
- www.pastscape.org.uk
Sources
- osm: node/2752599560 (ODbL)
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Villa at Harpsden?
- Villa at Harpsden is in Oxfordshire, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode RG9 4AF), in the parish of Harpsden.
- What is Villa at Harpsden?
- Villa at Harpsden — a archaeological in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Villa at Harpsden?
- The nearest railway station is Henley-on-Thames, about 1.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode RG9 4AF.
- Is Villa at Harpsden a protected site?
- Yes — Villa at Harpsden is part of the Harpsden Wood SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Chilterns National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Villa at Harpsden free to visit?
- Yes, Villa at Harpsden is free to enter.
- How do I get to Villa at Harpsden?
- The nearest railway station is Henley-on-Thames, about 1.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode RG9 4AF.