Rockbourne Roman Villa

Rockbourne Roman Villa is an extensive rural estate with remains of over 70 rooms from Roman times in Hampshire. The foundations, bath houses, and mosaics are partly visible, and an attached museum presents finds from decades of excavations.

The estate was discovered by accident in 1942 by a farmer digging for a ferret, which sparked major excavations. The remains show settlement traces from the Iron Age through to the 5th century AD.

The museum displays decorated plaster fragments, jewelry, and skeletal remains that offer insights into daily life during Roman times. Visitors can observe the objects that people valued and how they lived in this period.

The site is accessible year-round, and information panels help you navigate through the ruins. You can enter the attached museum to see the displayed finds up close.

In 1967, a pottery jar containing around 7,700 Roman coins from the 3rd century was unearthed. The coins lay hidden during the villa's occupation and remained undiscovered for over 1,500 years.

Location: Rockbourne

Email: enquiries@hampshireculture.org.uk

Website: https://hampshireculture.org.uk/rockbourne-roman-villa

GPS coordinates: 50.95285,-1.83109

Latest update: December 11, 2025 18:06