Villa Romana Saucedo. Talavera la Nueva

Archaeological site of a Roman complex from the 1st century AD , located in the vicinity of Talavera la Nueva, a few kilometres from Talavera de la Reina. The place is possibly named after Salicetum, meaning ‘place populated by willows’ It was discovered in the 15th century by Father Ajofrín The earliest remains found date from the 1st century AD and the last phases of construction date from the 6th century AD , the site being destroyed by fire in the 8th century.