Kings Weston Roman Villa

The excavated eastern building contains preserved mosaic floors, a bath suite, and remnants of an ancient heating system beneath the stone floors.

Construction workers discovered the villa in 1947, revealing residential structures from the third century AD during the Roman occupation of Britain.

The architectural design with its large hall suggests the villa housed extended families, reflecting social structures of Roman-British settlements.

Visitors need to collect entrance keys from Blaise Museum or Bristol Museum, leaving a ten-pound refundable deposit for independent exploration.

Archaeologists found human remains near the mosaics, including a skeleton with injuries indicating death during possible Viking raids in the fourth century.

Location: City of Bristol

Website: http://bristol.gov.uk/ccm/content/Leisure-Culture/Museums-Galleries/bristols-kings-weston-roman-villa.en?#internalSection1

GPS coordinates: 51.49730,-2.66724

Latest update: March 10, 2025 08:51