Level 2 - Theme - Roman Sussex - Life in a villa

Introduction

Although some large and luxurious villas were built in Sussex soon after the Roman invasion, it appears that most people continued to live in much smaller homes. These are difficult to identify archaeologically, because they were often constructed of wood, daub and thatch, which leave little or no trace in the soil. In the 3rd and 4th centuries AD, some landowners became wealthier and either built new villas or enlarged existing ones.

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1	How did people light and heat their homes?
2	What luxury fittings did wealthy villas have?
3	How did Romans secure their homes?
4	How did villa owners look after their health?