Romano-Celtic temple 400m south of Dell's Farm

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History & significance

The Romano-Celtic temple located approximately 400 metres south of Dell's Farm in Essex is a scheduled ancient monument representing religious practice during the Romano-British period. The site comprises the structural remains of a small temple building of a type characteristic of Romano-Celtic religious architecture, which typically featured a square or rectangular inner chamber surrounded by a portico or ambulatory. Archaeological investigation has identified features consistent with ritual activity and votive deposition associated with the site's use as a place of worship. The monument dates to the Roman occupation of Britain and provides evidence of the syncretic religious practices that developed in the province, whereby Celtic and Roman religious traditions were integrated into local religious observance.

Romano-Celtic temple 400m south of Dell's Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1017453. View the official record →

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