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THE DISCOVERY
Imagine the excitement of George Tupper who in 1811 uncovered the Summer Dining Room Fountain after striking it with his plough. The site still remains in the Tupper Family ownership to this day.
Follow in the footsteps of the first Georgian visitors as they flocked to the site by horse and carriage. Discover how our understanding of the site has progressed to this day.
Walk through beautiful thatched Cover Buildings and discover why they are so unique and important in their own right.
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200th Anniversary
2011 was an important year for Bignor Roman Villa and the Tupper family as it bought the 200th anniversary of the re-discovery by George Tupper in 1811.
The occasion was marked in July by a big celebration attended by family, staff and supporters of the villa.
Here's to another 200 years! |
