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Bucknowle Roman villa
50.6329° N, -2.0669° E
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Bucknowle Roman villa is a Roman villa in Dorset, England. It is located within a camping site within the grounds of Bucknowle Farm.
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First villa constructed
late 1st century AD
Aisled hall remained and rebuilt
mid 2nd to early 3rd centuries
Wooden buildings rebuilt; new domestic block
late 3rd century
Timber buildings out of use
300 AD
Main domestic range enhanced
4th century
Abandonment after Roman withdrawal
410 AD
Initial discovery
1975
Excavations carried out
1976–1991
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MosaicsTessellated Floors
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Domestic and Habitation Structures
Aisled HallsHousesDomestic Blocks
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