Situated in Milton Keynes' Loughton Valley Linear Park, Bancroft Roman Villa is one of the most extensively excavated Roman villas in Britain. Discovered in 1971, it took 15 years of excavation to reveal the full site we see today.

It was one of eight Roman farming estates that have been discovered in the wider Milton Keynes area. The villa itself would have had an underfloor heating system complete with an open limestone hearth, a bath suite, a fish pond, walled gardens and a summer house.

David Howells

August 19, 2023

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Bancroft is one of the most fascinating archaeological landscapes in Milton Keynes. Known primarily for its Roman villa, archaeological digs have revealed almost continuous occupation from 800 BC.

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1. Bradwell Railway Tunnel loop from Bradwell Abbey

6.19km

01:35

20m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Bancroft Roman Villa – Willen Lake South loop from Poets Estate

27.0km

06:55

110m

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Teardrop Lakes – Bancroft Roman Villa loop from Milton Keynes Central

15.5km

04:01

100m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Elevation 70 m

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Monday 26 January

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Bancroft Roman Villa

1. Bradwell Railway Tunnel loop from Bradwell Abbey

2. Bancroft Roman Villa – Willen Lake South loop from Poets Estate

3. Teardrop Lakes – Bancroft Roman Villa loop from Milton Keynes Central

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