A historic artifact serves as the inspiration for a fresh artistic venture that bridges ancient times and modern era through audio, cinematography and visual creativity.

The largely intact fourth-century Roman floor covering at North Leigh Roman Villa in Oxfordshire has given rise to a brief arts documentary titled Sound Trip: Music of Mosaics.

Directed by Kit Monteith, the production investigates the acoustic possibilities of the centuries-old flooring and its ties to history.

Monteith assembled a group of creative partners to deliver what he calls an unconventional sensory encounter with an artifact from former times.

The screening takes place at Oxford’s Ultimate Picture Palace on March 26 commencing at 8.30pm.

The mosaic comprises the flooring of the villa’s cold-weather dining chamber and stands as the sole instance in Oxfordshire remaining in its initial site.

Following approximately three decades of being shut to visitors, the location welcomed the public again in September 2019.

This restoration to public access came about through efforts by the North Leigh Roman Villa Volunteers alongside their collaboration with English Heritage.

Since that reopening, the venue has welcomed more than 9,900 guests.

Those wishing to view the mosaic directly can participate in open days scheduled throughout 2026, encompassing April 9, May 30 and 31, June 27 and 28, plus multiple dates during the summer and autumn seasons.

North Leigh Roman Villa ranks among the most substantial in Roman Britain and reached its greatest scope during the early fourth century AD.

The property showcased 16 mosaic-covered floors, three bathing complexes, and hypocaust heating across 11 chambers.