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The Gallo-Roman villa of Sainte-Marguerite-sur-Mer is an archaeological vestige located in the municipality of the same name in the Seine-Maritime department of Normandy. This site, classified as historical monuments since 1862, illustrates the Roman settlement in this coastal region. The remains, located at the place called the Butte de Nolent, include mosaics, whose plans were published by Arcisse de Caumont in the 19th century. Today, the remains of this vast villa are in a herbage, recalling the importance of the Roman rural settlements in Gaul.

The classification of 1862 highlights the early heritage value recognized at this site. Archaeological sources, such as the Gaule Archaeological Map (1997), confirm its historical interest, although details of its occupation and abandonment remain partial. The villa is part of a wider network of Gallo-Roman sites in Normandy, reflecting the agricultural and social organization of the period.

The preserved remains, including mosaics, offer an overview of Roman artistic and architectural techniques. Their protection from the 19th century was evidence of an early heritage awareness in France. However, the absence of recent excavations limits current knowledge of the exact extent and precise timing of the site.

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