How were private houses in Romano-British towns designed?

In Romano-British towns, private houses were typically detached structures, each situated within its own garden, rather than forming the terraces or rows common in Italy. Their design differed significantly from Mediterranean models and may have represented Celtic types adapted for Roman use.1

The layout of these houses generally followed one of two patterns:
* A simple row of rooms featuring a corridor along one side, sometimes with additional rooms at one or both ends.1
* A more complex arrangement consisting of three such units organized around three sides of a large, open square court or garden.1

While the architectural plans were distinct from those in Italy, the internal fittings were thoroughly Roman. These homes frequently incorporated advanced Roman technology, including hypocausts for radiant heating, as well as decorative frescoes and mosaics. This blend of local building traditions with Roman amenities illustrates the successful integration of Roman civilization into the urban life of the province.12