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Lamyatt Beacon is a Romano-British temple site located on Creech Hill in Somerset. The monument comprises the remains of a small religious structure dating to the Roman period, reflecting the practice of temple construction in rural areas of Roman Britain. The site's location on high ground is characteristic of beacon sites and places of religious significance in the Romano-British landscape. Archaeological investigation has revealed evidence of Romano-British occupation and religious activity, contributing to understanding of religious practices and settlement patterns in the southwest during the Roman occupation of Britain.
Roman building at Lamyatt Beacon, Creech Hill is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1003748. View the official record →
Lamyatt Beacon is a Romano-British temple site located on Creech Hill in Somerset. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1003748.
Roman building at Lamyatt Beacon, Creech Hill is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, legally protected by Historic England (NHLE) — the body responsible for designating and safeguarding heritage sites in England. The official designation reference is 1003748.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Hillfort at Fox Covert, 550m north east of Lamyatt Lodge (0.6 km), Deserted medieval site W of Lower Batch Farm (1.9 km), The Packhorse Bridge 100m north west of the Church of St Mary (1.9 km).
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