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Beddington Sewage Farm Roman Villa
Hob Uid: 400597
Location : Greater London Authority Sutton Non Civil Parish
Grid Ref : TQ2976065810
Summary : A Roman Villa with a Bath House was discovered by excavation in 1871, 1959-62 and 1981-87. Prior to 1871 in 1736 roman foundations, pottery and stone were discovered during ploughing and in 1889 two rooms were discovered which were thought to contain a hypocaust. Neolithic pottery and Bronze Age and Iron Age settlement discovered.
More information : [TQ 29766581] Roman Villa [GS] (Site of) (1) [TQ 29786583] (2) The bath house of a probable Roman villa complex at Beddington Sewage Farm, and a related barn or outbuilding [at TQ 29996572] were excavated in 1871 by Addy, and by Keulemans, 1959-62. The bath house C.350 A.D., [See AO/LP/64/107], appears to have been a later addition to a possible wooden corridor villa building to the south, from which it was separated by a cobbled yard. The detached room to the east was apparently a cold bath. The finds inscribed Samian and Castor ware, 1st-4th c pottery, coins ranging from Commodus (A.D 190-92) to Constantine (A.D. 306-37) and a silver penny of Athelstan (AD 925-40). "A newly discovered [1963] (? Roman) site" is reported at [TQ 293658 - Q.V Illustrations Card] (3-5) There is no trace of any of these buildings, but the site of the excavated 'villa' and outbuilding was confirmed by the farmer. No information was gained on the 'newly' discovered site; Keulemans has moved from the area and the farmer knew nothing of it. The siting given falls in a waterlogged field and an inspection of Air Photographs proved negative. (6) The bath house and surrounding area were excavated 1981-3 and 1984-7. The bath house was relocated and additional buildings of Romano-Brtish date were discovered, including the main villa - or farmhouse. In addition, ditches, pits and round houses of late Bronze Age and Iron Age date were found although this earlier occupation evidence was much disturbed by Roman features. Evaluation over a substantial area has continued - outline permission for gravel extraction exists. Finds of preshistoric and Roman date continue to be made during these excavations, including a ditch terminal containing Neolithic potsherds at c. TQ 292662. To date only interim notes have been published, along with a "popular" account of the 1981-3 excavation. The various interims by the Adkins also provide information on earlier unpublished work on the Roman bath site. (7-17) Discussion of Roman open pottery lamp from the 1981-3 excavation. (18)

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Source details : 6" 1940
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Source details : Keulemans M. Interim Report.
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Vol(s) : 60, 1963

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Source details : Adkins L and Adkins R
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Source details : Adkins L and Adkins R
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Source details : Hegton M and Hearne C
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Source details : Adkins L and Adkins R
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Vol(s) : 14, 1983

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Source details : GT 1, GT 2, GT 3
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Source details : Addy J
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Source details : Addy J
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Vol(s) : 5, 1871

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Vol(s) : 27, 1871

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Source details : Adkins L and Adkins R
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Source details : Adkins L and Adkins R
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Vol(s) : 4, 12, Autumn 1983

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Monument Types:

Monument Period Name : Mesolithic
Display Date : Mesolithic
Monument End Date : -4000
Monument Start Date : -10000
Monument Type : Findspot
Evidence : Find

Monument Period Name : Neolithic
Display Date : Neolithic
Monument End Date : -2200
Monument Start Date : -4000
Monument Type : Findspot
Evidence : Find

Monument Period Name : Late Bronze Age
Display Date : Late Bronze Age
Monument End Date : -700
Monument Start Date : -1200
Monument Type : Hut Circle Settlement
Evidence : Sub Surface Deposit

Monument Period Name : Iron Age
Display Date : Iron Age
Monument End Date : 43
Monument Start Date : -800
Monument Type : Hut Circle Settlement
Evidence : Sub Surface Deposit

Monument Period Name : Roman
Display Date : Roman
Monument End Date : 410
Monument Start Date : 43
Monument Type : Bath House, Villa
Evidence : Sub Surface Deposit

Monument Period Name : Early Medieval
Display Date : Early Medieval
Monument End Date : 1066
Monument Start Date : 410
Monument Type : Findspot
Evidence : Find

Components and Objects:

Period : Mesolithic
Component Monument Type : Findspot
Object Type : LITHIC IMPLEMENT
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Period : Neolithic
Component Monument Type : Findspot
Object Type : VESSEL
Object Material : Pottery

Period : Early Medieval
Component Monument Type : Findspot
Object Type : COIN
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Related Records from other datasets:

External Cross Reference Source : Scheduled Monument Legacy (County No.)
External Cross Reference Number : LO 112
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External Cross Reference Source : SMR Number (Greater London)
External Cross Reference Number : 20577
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External Cross Reference Source : SMR Number (Greater London)
External Cross Reference Number : 20576
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External Cross Reference Source : National Monuments Record Number
External Cross Reference Number : TQ 26 NE 24
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Related Warden Records :

Related Activities :

Associated Activities :
Activity type : EXCAVATION
Start Date : 1871-01-01
End Date : 1871-12-31

Associated Activities :
Activity type : EXCAVATION
Start Date : 1951-01-01
End Date : 1952-12-31

Associated Activities :
Activity type : EXCAVATION
Start Date : 1959-01-01
End Date : 1962-12-31

Associated Activities :
Activity type : FIELD OBSERVATION (VISUAL ASSESSMENT)
Start Date : 1965-08-24
End Date : 1965-08-24

Associated Activities :
Activity type : EXCAVATION
Start Date : 1981-01-01
End Date : 1987-12-31

Associated Activities :
Activity type : EVALUATION
Start Date : 1988-01-01
End Date : 1989-12-31

Associated Activities :
Activity type : EVALUATION
Start Date : 1989-01-01
End Date : 1989-12-31

Associated Activities :
Activity type : EVALUATION
Start Date : 1990-01-01
End Date : 1990-12-31

Associated Activities :
Activity type : EVALUATION
Start Date : 1992-01-01
End Date : 1992-12-31

Associated Activities :
Activity type : EVALUATION
Start Date : 1995-01-01
End Date : 1995-12-31

Historic England Research Records

Beddington Sewage Farm Roman Villa