Scheduled MonumentsEnglandRomano-Celtic temple 400m south of Dell's Farm

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

England
List entry 1017453
Nation
England
The designation
Reference
List entry 1017453
Authority
Historic England (NHLE)
Status
Scheduled Monument
Scheduled area
1.18 hectares
Grid reference
TL 51414 43603
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

The Romano-Celtic temple is a scheduled ancient monument located approximately 400 metres south of Dell's Farm in Essex. The site dates to the Roman period and represents an example of the Romano-Celtic religious architecture that characterised Romano-British religious practice, combining classical Roman architectural traditions with native Celtic religious customs and beliefs. The temple's physical form reflects the typical Romano-Celtic design, characterised by a square or rectangular cella surrounded by a portico or ambulatory. Such temples are significant archaeological witnesses to the religious syncretism and cultural interaction that defined Roman Britain during the first four centuries of the Common Era.

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

The Romano-Celtic temple is a scheduled ancient monument located approximately 400 metres south of Dell's Farm in Essex.

Who is responsible for protecting Romano-Celtic temple 400m south of Dell's Farm?

Romano-Celtic temple 400m south of Dell's Farm 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 1017453.

What other scheduled monuments are near Romano-Celtic temple 400m south of Dell's Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Audley End Mansion (5.4 km), Bury Hill: a motte and bailey castle west of Castle Lane (5.5 km), Ring Hill camp (5.5 km).

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The ground beneath

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

Romano-Celtic temple 400m south of Dell's Farm stands on White Chalk Subgroup, bedrock that formed in the Maastrichtian. The rock here is chalk.