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North Leigh Roman Villa

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The remains of a large Roman villa on a slopng site over the River Evenlode. The most impressive feaure at North Leigh is an almost complete section of mosaic flooring, largely composed of geometric patterns.

The villa was constructed sometime in the late 2nd century, and was inhabited until the late 4th or early 5th century, as indicated by finds of coins from the reign of Arcadius, who reigned from AD 383 - 408. The first building was a simple rectangle, but this was later expanded to create a complex of buildings around three sides of a rectangular courtyard. A small gatehouse and porters lodge were set into the south east side.

The grounds are open at any time. The mosaic can only be seen through a viewing window of a protective building built over top of the floor. On our last visit the mosaic was difficult to see as the viewing window was very worn and difficult to see through.
North Leigh, Oxfordshire, England

About North Leigh Roman Villa
Attraction Type: Roman Site
Location: 2 miles north of North Leigh near East End, on a minor road off the A4095. Access only on foot from parking layby, a distance of 600 yards.
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Heritage Highlight: Almost complete section of Roman mosaic floor
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Duke of Marlborough Hotel - 3 miles from North Leigh Roman Villa Woodstock, Oxfordshire From: £100.00

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