The villa appears to have been constructed around AD 340 on a gentle slope facing north-east, only about a mile from other villas at High Ham and Pitney. Aerial photography has shown that there are a number of farm buildings around a large courtyard, although the excavations concentrated on the residential west wing and bath house.
A residence appears to have been constructed around AD 340 on a gentle slope facing north-east, approximately one mile from other residences at High Ham and Pitney. Archaeological investigation has shown that there are numerous farm buildings surrounding a large courtyard, with excavations concentrating on the western residential wing and bath facilities.