The Rise and Decline of Druce Farm Roman Villa (AD60-650)

The Rise and Decline of Druce Farm Roman Villa (AD60-650), a multi-period site in Dorset

Excavations were carried out from 2012 to 2018 by East Dorset Antiquarian Society under Lilian's direction. This long-lived site revealed evidence for prehistoric activity, and Roman occupation from the mid-1st century, with the earliest proto-villa found in Dorset. Phases of construction and demolition highlight a story of villa development and decline. The report on the Druce Farm Roman Villa is available in the British Archaeology Reports (BAR) British Series (B676 - 2022).

Lecture by Lilian Ladle
Visiting Fellow at Bournemouth University