Monument Number 224676 |
| Hob Uid: 224676 | |
Location :
Wiltshire
Froxfield
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| Grid Ref : SU2900068000 |
| Summary : A Romano-British rectangular tesselated pavement was discovered in 1725 by a Mr George at Froxfield Farm. This is apparently a different pavement to that discovered at the nearby Rudge villa (SU 26 NE 12). However, its location, and in fact any other details, are unknown. It has been included by Scott in her gazetteer of Roman villas. |
More information : A rectangular tessellated pavement, divided into
three parts was discovered by Mr George at Froxfield Farm.
(From the context this appears to be distinct from the Rudge
Villa - SU 26 NE 12). (1)
It is not possible from available evidence to determine the
position of the pavement. Willis (1) states that Mr George made
a drawing of this pavement and also of the one he found "on his
own estate" at Rudge (SU 26 NE 12), which suggests two
pavements on two separate estates. Extent of Froxfield Farm
unknown (not shown on Andrews and Dury map 1773 and is now
incorporated into other farms). Froxfield Manor Farmhouse (now
a private dwelling) is at SU 29876814. This site is not
recorded in the VCH Wilts. (2)
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