A shot from 2010 showing Martin Papworth uncovering the Long Corridor Mosaic at Chedworth. This was the first time it had been seen since it was rediscovered in 1864. #MosaicMonday #Mosaics

Could it be? A potential Roman nail found at Chedworth yesterday. Our conservation team has been inspecting molehills on the banks behind the North Range. #Archaeology #Finds

The wait is almost over. After two months of conservation, planning and preparation during the winter, Chedworth reopens at 10:00 this morning. #Mosaics #RomanBritain #Bathhouses #Archaeology #ThingsToDo

This box-flue tile at Chedworth shows just how innovative Roman engineering was. These tiles carried hot air from under the floor up through the walls. The technology brought comfort and luxury to Britannia's chilly climate. #Finds #FindsFriday #RomanBritain

Our new giant magnetic mosaic boards have arrived. We can't wait to see the patterns created by school children and visitors 😁#Mosaics

@CouncillorTudor Wonderful to hear. Thanks so much for sharing.

This February half term, discover the ingenious heating system at Chedworth Roman Villa. Marvel at the original hypocaust system where hot air flowed beneath raised floors and through hollow walls, creating the ancient equivalent of today's central heating. #HalfTerm #ThingsToDo

Chedworth reopens in a week's time (3 February 2025). The Grand Dining Room mosaic is one of the highlights that people come from all over the world to see. #Mosaics #MosaicMonday #RomanBritain

This marble most likely came from Proconnesus in the Sea of Marmara. The Emperor had first call on this marble with very limited amounts available to others. This shows that the owner of Chedworth had wealth, connections and high status. #Museum #FindsFriday #Finds #RomanBritain

A peek beneath the suspended walkways at Chedworth Roman Villa where our conservation team is at work. Every tiny tesserae (mosaic piece) is being lovingly prepared for our new season opening on 3 February 2025. #Mosaics #MosaicMonday

This photo shows the uncovering of the Long Corridor mosaic at Chedworth over a decade ago. Imagine being there watching the patterns being revealed. At over 30m, the mosaic is one of the longest still in its original location in Britain. #Archaeology #MosaicMonday #Mosaics

Chedworth's nymphaeum (water shrine) is a sanctuary of peace. Staff, visitors and volunteers still seek quiet moments here, just as the Romano British residents did almost 2,000 years ago. Some places never lose their magic. #RomanBritain #WinterBeauty

A beautiful snowy sunrise at Chedworth this morning...

Through careful preservation work - from the man in this 1970s image to our dedicated team today - we're ensuring Chedworth's mosaics continue to inspire future generations. #Mosaics #MosaicMonday #Conservation #RomanBritain

It has been a frosty but beautiful start to 2025. The Chedworth team is back and preparing for the new season. We reopen to visitors on 3 February 2025. Looking forward to making more memories with you this year. #RomanBritain #RomanVilla #NewYear

This image shows a portion of a panel in Chedworth's Grand Dining Room mosaic. The figure is believed to be Bacchus, the Roman god of wine. This panel would have surrounded a larger central section featuring a more prominent representation of Bacchus. #Mosaics #MosaicMonday

Tucked away near Chedworth lie the remains of a temple overlooking the Coln River. Excavations in the 1920s uncovered the foundations, walls & several artefacts. The prominent location and high-quality construction indicate it was an important site. #RomanBritain #Archaeology

Chedworth's volunteers have been accessing the areas beneath the suspended walkways to clean the mosaics. This provides us with rare glimpses of floor details typically hidden from view. #Mosaics #Conservation Photo by Stefan Urbanowski

This section of the grand dining room mosaic holds clues to the decline of the Villa. Burn marks reveal that occupants lit fires above the mosaic. This suggests that the owners could no longer afford to operate the expensive underfloor heating. #Mosaics #MosaicMonday

Wonderful archive shot of Martin Papworth uncovering the Long Corridor Mosaic at Chedworth Roman Villa over a decade ago #Mosaic #MosaicMonday #Archaeology