Ellen DeGeneres and Portia De Rossi face another setback with ultra-private Cotswolds estate
Ellen DeGeneres and Portia De Rossi are seeking approval to build horse stables on their Cotswolds estate, but the project may be delayed due to the potential presence of Roman remains on the site. An archaeological assessment has recommended that no construction begin without an appointed archaeologist present to monitor for historical artifacts. The couple has also submitted a separate proposal for an all-weather riding arena, citing limited exercise options for their horses during wet seasons due to flooding from the River Windrush.
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Celebrity News Ellen DeGeneres and Portia De Rossi face another setback with ultra-private Cotswolds estate By Alexandra Bellusci Published May 1, 2026, 12:28 p.m. ET Ellen DeGeneres and Portia De Rossi are looking to build new horse stables at their farm estate in the Cotswolds, England. However, their plans might be thwarted as they would be building on land that could contain Roman remains. The couple submitted an application to the West Oxfordshire District Council last month, with an archaeological team confirming to the Daily Mail, “Historic maps and aerial photographs suggest that the area of the proposed stable building has not seen previous development as part of the farm, and so, it is possible that Roman remains survive on the site.” If DeGeneres and De Rossi are granted…
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