Roman villa Voerendaal-Ten Hove

The Roman villa complex extends over 38,000 square meters and includes multiple buildings, grain storage facilities, and a bathhouse near the ancient Via Belgica.

Initial excavations began in 1892 under priest-historian Jozef Habets, with major archaeological work conducted between 1985 and 1987, revealing thousands of artifacts.

The discovered pottery fragments contain inscriptions of names Secundius and Severus, along with animal prints that indicate daily activities in Roman provincial life.

The archaeological grounds remain open to visitors throughout the year, situated north of Steinweg road, next to the eighteenth-century Ten Hove farm building.

Archaeological evidence suggests the site transformed from a Roman villa into a Germanic settlement around 300 AD, with continuous habitation spanning over a millennium.

Location: Voerendaal

Address: Ten noorden Steinweg

GPS coordinates: 50.88293,5.90836

Latest update: March 4, 2025 01:03