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Cassey Compton

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Cassey Compton

Chedworth Roman Villa [2] The villa is located next to a natural spring, around which was later built an apsidal shrine to the water-nymphs. Chedworth Roman Villa is a large and elaborate Roman villa and was occupied well beyond the Roman period. Built in phases from the 2nd century to the 5th century, it was an elite dwelling around three sides of a courtyard. The villa is in the care of the National Trust. The site is a Scheduled Ancient Monument with details at: <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1003324" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1003324">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>
Chedworth Roman Villa [2] Credit: Michael Dibb

Cassey Compton is a small village located in the Cotswolds region of Gloucestershire, England. Situated about 6 miles southwest of Cheltenham, this rural settlement is nestled amidst picturesque countryside, offering residents and visitors a tranquil and idyllic setting.

The village is known for its charming and traditional Cotswold stone cottages, which give it a distinct and timeless character. This architectural style is prevalent throughout the area, contributing to the village's overall charm and appeal. Cassey Compton boasts a strong sense of community, with a close-knit population that takes pride in maintaining the village's rural atmosphere.

While Cassey Compton may be small, it is not devoid of amenities. The village is home to a local pub, which serves as a social hub for both residents and visitors. Additionally, there are several footpaths and bridleways that crisscross the surrounding countryside, providing ample opportunities for outdoor activities such as walking, cycling, and horseback riding.

Due to its location in the Cotswolds, Cassey Compton offers easy access to the wider region's attractions. Nearby towns such as Cheltenham and Gloucester provide a range of services, including shopping, dining, and cultural events. Additionally, the Cotswolds Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty is within reach, offering stunning landscapes, historic landmarks, and charming villages to explore.

In conclusion, Cassey Compton is a quintessential Cotswold village that exudes charm and tranquility. With its scenic surroundings, tight-knit community, and access to amenities and attractions, it is an ideal location for those seeking a rural lifestyle in the heart of the English countryside.

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Chedworth Roman Villa [2] The villa is located next to a natural spring, around which was later built an apsidal shrine to the water-nymphs. Chedworth Roman Villa is a large and elaborate Roman villa and was occupied well beyond the Roman period. Built in phases from the 2nd century to the 5th century, it was an elite dwelling around three sides of a courtyard. The villa is in the care of the National Trust. The site is a Scheduled Ancient Monument with details at: <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1003324" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1003324">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>
Chedworth Roman Villa [2]
The villa is located next to a natural spring, around which was later built an apsidal shrine to the water-nymphs. Chedworth Roman Villa is a large and elaborate Roman villa and was occupied well beyond the Roman period. Built in phases from the 2nd century to the 5th century, it was an elite dwelling around three sides of a courtyard. The villa is in the care of the National Trust. The site is a Scheduled Ancient Monument with details at: LinkExternal link
Chedworth Roman Villa [3] Part of the remains of the bath house. Chedworth Roman Villa is a large and elaborate Roman villa and was occupied well beyond the Roman period. Built in phases from the 2nd century to the 5th century, it was an elite dwelling around three sides of a courtyard. The villa is in the care of the National Trust. The site is a Scheduled Ancient Monument with details at: <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1003324" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1003324">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>
Chedworth Roman Villa [3]
Part of the remains of the bath house. Chedworth Roman Villa is a large and elaborate Roman villa and was occupied well beyond the Roman period. Built in phases from the 2nd century to the 5th century, it was an elite dwelling around three sides of a courtyard. The villa is in the care of the National Trust. The site is a Scheduled Ancient Monument with details at: LinkExternal link
Chedworth Roman Villa [4] The plaque describes this as 'a multi-purpose heated room'. Chedworth Roman Villa is a large and elaborate Roman villa and was occupied well beyond the Roman period. Built in phases from the 2nd century to the 5th century, it was an elite dwelling around three sides of a courtyard. The villa is in the care of the National Trust. The site is a Scheduled Ancient Monument with details at: <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1003324" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1003324">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>
Chedworth Roman Villa [4]
The plaque describes this as 'a multi-purpose heated room'. Chedworth Roman Villa is a large and elaborate Roman villa and was occupied well beyond the Roman period. Built in phases from the 2nd century to the 5th century, it was an elite dwelling around three sides of a courtyard. The villa is in the care of the National Trust. The site is a Scheduled Ancient Monument with details at: LinkExternal link
Chedworth Roman Villa [5] One of the mosaic floors. Chedworth Roman Villa is a large and elaborate Roman villa and was occupied well beyond the Roman period. Built in phases from the 2nd century to the 5th century, it was an elite dwelling around three sides of a courtyard. The villa is in the care of the National Trust. The site is a Scheduled Ancient Monument with details at: <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1003324" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1003324">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>
Chedworth Roman Villa [5]
One of the mosaic floors. Chedworth Roman Villa is a large and elaborate Roman villa and was occupied well beyond the Roman period. Built in phases from the 2nd century to the 5th century, it was an elite dwelling around three sides of a courtyard. The villa is in the care of the National Trust. The site is a Scheduled Ancient Monument with details at: LinkExternal link
Chedworth Roman Villa [6] Part of a mosaic floor with the hypocaust underneath. Chedworth Roman Villa is a large and elaborate Roman villa and was occupied well beyond the Roman period. Built in phases from the 2nd century to the 5th century, it was an elite dwelling around three sides of a courtyard. The villa is in the care of the National Trust. The site is a Scheduled Ancient Monument with details at: <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1003324" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1003324">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>
Chedworth Roman Villa [6]
Part of a mosaic floor with the hypocaust underneath. Chedworth Roman Villa is a large and elaborate Roman villa and was occupied well beyond the Roman period. Built in phases from the 2nd century to the 5th century, it was an elite dwelling around three sides of a courtyard. The villa is in the care of the National Trust. The site is a Scheduled Ancient Monument with details at: LinkExternal link
Wild flowers at the Chedworth Roman Villa Chedworth Roman Villa is one of the largest and most elaborate Roman villas discovered in Britain, and the latest to be occupied beyond the Roman period. The villa was built between the early 2nd-century to the 5th-century. The villa was accidentally discovered in 1864 on the land of the Earl of Eldon, who financed the excavations, roofing for the mosaics, and the building of the lodge to house the museum. In 1924 the villa was acquired by the National Trust. In 2011 a new roofed building was provided for the mosaics in the west wing to protect them.
Wild flowers at the Chedworth Roman Villa
Chedworth Roman Villa is one of the largest and most elaborate Roman villas discovered in Britain, and the latest to be occupied beyond the Roman period. The villa was built between the early 2nd-century to the 5th-century. The villa was accidentally discovered in 1864 on the land of the Earl of Eldon, who financed the excavations, roofing for the mosaics, and the building of the lodge to house the museum. In 1924 the villa was acquired by the National Trust. In 2011 a new roofed building was provided for the mosaics in the west wing to protect them.
Hypocaust at the Chedworth Roman Villa Chedworth Roman Villa is one of the largest and most elaborate Roman villas discovered in Britain, and the latest to be occupied beyond the Roman period. The villa was built between the early 2nd-century to the 5th-century. The villa was accidentally discovered in 1864 on the land of the Earl of Eldon, who financed the excavations, roofing for the mosaics, and the building of the lodge to house the museum. In 1924 the villa was acquired by the National Trust. In 2011 a new roofed building was provided for the mosaics in the west wing to protect them.
Hypocaust at the Chedworth Roman Villa
Chedworth Roman Villa is one of the largest and most elaborate Roman villas discovered in Britain, and the latest to be occupied beyond the Roman period. The villa was built between the early 2nd-century to the 5th-century. The villa was accidentally discovered in 1864 on the land of the Earl of Eldon, who financed the excavations, roofing for the mosaics, and the building of the lodge to house the museum. In 1924 the villa was acquired by the National Trust. In 2011 a new roofed building was provided for the mosaics in the west wing to protect them.
Baths at the Chedworth Roman Villa The roof dates from Victorian times. Chedworth Roman Villa is one of the largest and most elaborate Roman villas discovered in Britain, and the latest to be occupied beyond the Roman period. The villa was built between the early 2nd-century to the 5th-century. The villa was accidentally discovered in 1864 on the land of the Earl of Eldon, who financed the excavations, roofing for the mosaics, and the building of the lodge to house the museum. In 1924 the villa was acquired by the National Trust. In 2011 a new roofed building was provided for the mosaics in the west wing to protect them.
Baths at the Chedworth Roman Villa
The roof dates from Victorian times. Chedworth Roman Villa is one of the largest and most elaborate Roman villas discovered in Britain, and the latest to be occupied beyond the Roman period. The villa was built between the early 2nd-century to the 5th-century. The villa was accidentally discovered in 1864 on the land of the Earl of Eldon, who financed the excavations, roofing for the mosaics, and the building of the lodge to house the museum. In 1924 the villa was acquired by the National Trust. In 2011 a new roofed building was provided for the mosaics in the west wing to protect them.
Chedworth Roman Villa Chedworth Roman Villa is one of the largest and most elaborate Roman villas discovered in Britain, and the latest to be occupied beyond the Roman period. The villa was built between the early 2nd-century to the 5th-century. The villa was accidentally discovered in 1864 on the land of the Earl of Eldon, who financed the excavations, roofing for the mosaics, and the building of the lodge to house the museum. In 1924 the villa was acquired by the National Trust. In 2011 a new roofed building was provided for the mosaics in the west wing to protect them.
Chedworth Roman Villa
Chedworth Roman Villa is one of the largest and most elaborate Roman villas discovered in Britain, and the latest to be occupied beyond the Roman period. The villa was built between the early 2nd-century to the 5th-century. The villa was accidentally discovered in 1864 on the land of the Earl of Eldon, who financed the excavations, roofing for the mosaics, and the building of the lodge to house the museum. In 1924 the villa was acquired by the National Trust. In 2011 a new roofed building was provided for the mosaics in the west wing to protect them.
Stone Stile, Withington A "private" gap/step stile to the disused railway embankment, in the curtain wall of the bridge abutment looking North. The view South is <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7293988">SP0315 : Stone Stile, Withington</a>. Alongside Gloucestershire footpath KWG23.
Stone Stile, Withington
A "private" gap/step stile to the disused railway embankment, in the curtain wall of the bridge abutment looking North. The view South is SP0315 : Stone Stile, Withington. Alongside Gloucestershire footpath KWG23.
Stone Stile, Withington A "private" gap/step stile to the disused railway embankment, in the curtain wall of the bridge abutment looking South. The view North is <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7293986">SP0315 : Stone Stile, Withington</a>. Alongside Gloucestershire footpath KWG23.
Stone Stile, Withington
A "private" gap/step stile to the disused railway embankment, in the curtain wall of the bridge abutment looking South. The view North is SP0315 : Stone Stile, Withington. Alongside Gloucestershire footpath KWG23.
Stone Stile, Withington On Gloucestershire footpath KWG27 looking North. The view South is <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7322050">SP0315 : Stone Stile, Withington</a>.
Stone Stile, Withington
On Gloucestershire footpath KWG27 looking North. The view South is SP0315 : Stone Stile, Withington.
Stone Stile, Withington On Gloucestershire footpath KWG27 looking South. The view North is <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7322048">SP0315 : Stone Stile, Withington</a>.
Stone Stile, Withington
On Gloucestershire footpath KWG27 looking South. The view North is SP0315 : Stone Stile, Withington.
Chedworth Roman Villa - hypocaust The exact purpose of this room in the north wing of the villa is not known but it was heated using the hypocaust system. The floor would have been supported on these limestone pillars around which hot air was passed. It would no doubt have made for very comfortable living conditions during the winter months.
Chedworth Roman Villa - hypocaust
The exact purpose of this room in the north wing of the villa is not known but it was heated using the hypocaust system. The floor would have been supported on these limestone pillars around which hot air was passed. It would no doubt have made for very comfortable living conditions during the winter months.
Chedworth Roman Villa - north wing The north wing of the villa poses some conundrums for archaeologists. It is known to have incorporated a second bath house but why the villa needed two is not clear; it may be that there were separate male and female facilities. The purpose of the rooms to the south of this remain largely unexplained although it is likely that walls of different periods have been preserved together confusing the layout as we see it now.
Chedworth Roman Villa - north wing
The north wing of the villa poses some conundrums for archaeologists. It is known to have incorporated a second bath house but why the villa needed two is not clear; it may be that there were separate male and female facilities. The purpose of the rooms to the south of this remain largely unexplained although it is likely that walls of different periods have been preserved together confusing the layout as we see it now.
Chedworth Roman Villa - nymphaeum The nymphaeum was a water shrine, or a shrine to the water nymphs. The nymphaeum at Chedworth was located in the north-western corner of the site over a natural spring.
Chedworth Roman Villa - nymphaeum
The nymphaeum was a water shrine, or a shrine to the water nymphs. The nymphaeum at Chedworth was located in the north-western corner of the site over a natural spring.
Chedworth Roman Villa - tepidarium The west range of the villa is now covered by a modern building to preserve the finds and provide a comfortable experience for visitors. The mosaics are especially splendid including here in the tepidarium - or warm room - which was part of the baths complex. The tepidarium was a stage in the bathing process between the frigidarium (cold room) and the caldarium (hot room).
Chedworth Roman Villa - tepidarium
The west range of the villa is now covered by a modern building to preserve the finds and provide a comfortable experience for visitors. The mosaics are especially splendid including here in the tepidarium - or warm room - which was part of the baths complex. The tepidarium was a stage in the bathing process between the frigidarium (cold room) and the caldarium (hot room).
Cheltenham to Cirencester Railway Track Bed Since 1969 this 1 mile stretch of the disused railway has been a nature reserve. The photo looks SE down the trackline closed in 1961. The yellow Labrador is Tammy.
Cheltenham to Cirencester Railway Track Bed
Since 1969 this 1 mile stretch of the disused railway has been a nature reserve. The photo looks SE down the trackline closed in 1961. The yellow Labrador is Tammy.
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Cassey Compton is located at Grid Ref: SP0415 (Lat: 51.833598, Lng: -1.9433549)

Administrative County: Gloucestershire

District: Cotswold

Police Authority: Gloucestershire

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