There have been previous threads on the Chedworth Roman Villa before. There was some suggestion that the structure had been created and in active use in the fifth century AD (see posts below). More precise radiocarbon dating of charcoal samples have shown that “the mosaic was determined to have a median construction date most likely set in 480s AD.” This late date of construction confirms the belief that there was an active and thriving RomanoBritish community despite Rome’s official withdr