I’m in awe of these wonderful mosaics at Bignor Roman Villa! Look below for more info.
I’m in awe of these wonderful mosaics at Bignor Roman Villa! Look below for more info.
I’m in awe of these wonderful mosaics at Bignor Roman Villa! Look below for more info.
I’m in awe of these wonderful mosaics at Bignor Roman Villa! Look below for more info.
I’m in awe of these wonderful mosaics at Bignor Roman Villa! Look below for more info.
The triculinium (dining room) houses my favourite mosaic - Ganymede wearing a red Phrygian hat being abducted by Zeus disguised as an eagle. In the centre of the room is a piscina (water basin) surrounded by six Maenads.
The triculinium (dining room) houses my favourite mosaic - Ganymede wearing a red Phrygian hat being abducted by Zeus disguised as an eagle. In the centre of the room is a piscina (water basin) surrounded by six Maenads.
The triculinium (dining room) houses my favourite mosaic - Ganymede wearing a red Phrygian hat being abducted by Zeus disguised as an eagle. In the centre of the room is a piscina (water basin) surrounded by six Maenads.
The triculinium (dining room) houses my favourite mosaic - Ganymede wearing a red Phrygian hat being abducted by Zeus disguised as an eagle. In the centre of the room is a piscina (water basin) surrounded by six Maenads.
The triculinium (dining room) houses my favourite mosaic - Ganymede wearing a red Phrygian hat being abducted by Zeus disguised as an eagle. In the centre of the room is a piscina (water basin) surrounded by six Maenads.
Georgian thatched buildings were built around the mosaics to protect them which are rare but the fact they were erected directly on the Roman foundations makes it even more valuable as you get an idea of the scale of the Roman rooms!
Georgian thatched buildings were built around the mosaics to protect them which are rare but the fact they were erected directly on the Roman foundations makes it even more valuable as you get an idea of the scale of the Roman rooms!
Georgian thatched buildings were built around the mosaics to protect them which are rare but the fact they were erected directly on the Roman foundations makes it even more valuable as you get an idea of the scale of the Roman rooms!
In the following room (6) there is a geometric mosaic.
In the following room (6) there is a geometric mosaic.
In the following room (6) there is a geometric mosaic.
In the following room (6) there is a geometric mosaic.
Next is the Venus and Gladiator mosaic. This room was probably used as a winter dining room as it has under floor heating. At the top is Venus flanked by two birds and fern with inlaid glass. Some of the mosaic has been destroyed when the hypocaust collapsed beneath it.
Next is the Venus and Gladiator mosaic. This room was probably used as a winter dining room as it has under floor heating. At the top is Venus flanked by two birds and fern with inlaid glass. Some of the mosaic has been destroyed when the hypocaust collapsed beneath it.
Next is the Venus and Gladiator mosaic. This room was probably used as a winter dining room as it has under floor heating. At the top is Venus flanked by two birds and fern with inlaid glass. Some of the mosaic has been destroyed when the hypocaust collapsed beneath it.
Next is the Venus and Gladiator mosaic. This room was probably used as a winter dining room as it has under floor heating. At the top is Venus flanked by two birds and fern with inlaid glass. Some of the mosaic has been destroyed when the hypocaust collapsed beneath it.
Next is the Venus and Gladiator mosaic. This room was probably used as a winter dining room as it has under floor heating. At the top is Venus flanked by two birds and fern with inlaid glass. Some of the mosaic has been destroyed when the hypocaust collapsed beneath it.
The four seasons are depicted in the West Wing with the head of Medusa in the middle. It’s the oldest mosaic on display at Bignor. Winter is in the bottom right corner can be compared to the Winter in room 8.
The four seasons are depicted in the West Wing with the head of Medusa in the middle. It’s the oldest mosaic on display at Bignor. Winter is in the bottom right corner can be compared to the Winter in room 8.
The four seasons are depicted in the West Wing with the head of Medusa in the middle. It’s the oldest mosaic on display at Bignor. Winter is in the bottom right corner can be compared to the Winter in room 8.
The four seasons are depicted in the West Wing with the head of Medusa in the middle. It’s the oldest mosaic on display at Bignor. Winter is in the bottom right corner can be compared to the Winter in room 8.
The four seasons are depicted in the West Wing with the head of Medusa in the middle. It’s the oldest mosaic on display at Bignor. Winter is in the bottom right corner can be compared to the Winter in room 8.
In room 8 only the head of Winter survives from the mosaic. Originally it would have depicted the four seasons like the one mentioned above.
Also in room 8 is a mosaic of a Dolphin with the signature of the artist (TR). He was possibly called TERENTIUS and probably designed other mosaics at the villa.
The North Corridor boasts the largest mosaic in the UK at 24 metres long. There is an exposed lead pipe entering the corridor from the piscina in the ‘Ganymede room’. In this room is a reconstruction of the Ganymede mosaic.
The North Corridor boasts the largest mosaic in the UK at 24 metres long. There is an exposed lead pipe entering the corridor from the piscina in the ‘Ganymede room’. In this room is a reconstruction of the Ganymede mosaic.
The North Corridor boasts the largest mosaic in the UK at 24 metres long. There is an exposed lead pipe entering the corridor from the piscina in the ‘Ganymede room’. In this room is a reconstruction of the Ganymede mosaic.
The North Corridor boasts the largest mosaic in the UK at 24 metres long. There is an exposed lead pipe entering the corridor from the piscina in the ‘Ganymede room’. In this room is a reconstruction of the Ganymede mosaic.
The North Corridor boasts the largest mosaic in the UK at 24 metres long. There is an exposed lead pipe entering the corridor from the piscina in the ‘Ganymede room’. In this room is a reconstruction of the Ganymede mosaic.
Other interesting things at Bignor are the fragmented tegula with the dog paw print, the tegula with the artist’s name, and the colours recreated from the Roman wall plaster found in the Villa.
Other interesting things at Bignor are the fragmented tegula with the dog paw print, the tegula with the artist’s name, and the colours recreated from the Roman wall plaster found in the Villa.
Other interesting things at Bignor are the fragmented tegula with the dog paw print, the tegula with the artist’s name, and the colours recreated from the Roman wall plaster found in the Villa.
Other interesting things at Bignor are the fragmented tegula with the dog paw print, the tegula with the artist’s name, and the colours recreated from the Roman wall plaster found in the Villa.
Bignor Roman Villa is near Chichester. It’s close to Stane Street the Roman road that linked Noviomagus Regnensium to Londinium. Most of the mosaics date from 4th century AD. The Villa was discovered in 1811 when a farmer, George Tupper, struck a large stone.
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