Rediscovering Chedworth Roman Villa in the 19th Century
When
Thursday, 23 July 2026, 12:00 – 17:00
chedworth roman villa, Chedworth Roman Villa, Cheltenham, GL54 3LJ
Time
12:00 – 17:00
Price guide
Not listed — worth a quick ask
About this event
Discover the story behind the rediscovery of Chedworth Roman Villa in 1864. Through the character of Victorian antiquarian James Farrer, learn how the site was first uncovered and brought to wider attention. Find out about Farrer's connection to the landowning family, including his nephew Lord Eldon, and the circumstances that led to the villa’s excavation. Explore how Victorian approaches to archaeology shaped what was recorded, preserved, and understood about the site. An opportunity to explore how the villa was first uncovered and understood in the 19th century.
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