Scheduled MonumentsEnglandRomano-Celtic temple and associated remains at Jordan Hill

Romano-Celtic temple and associated remains at Jordan Hill

England
List entry 1013371
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Jordan Hill is a Romano-Celtic temple site located near Weymouth in Dorset, England, dating to the Roman period. The temple comprises a small rectangular stone structure built within a larger enclosure, representing a characteristic form of religious architecture found across Roman Britain that blended Celtic and Classical traditions. Excavations have revealed associated remains including votive deposits and artefactual material that indicate sustained ritual activity and pilgrimage to the site during the Roman occupation. The temple's location on elevated ground overlooking the Jurassic Coast suggests it held significance as a local religious focus, likely serving both Romano-British and native British populations during the first to fourth centuries AD.

Romano-Celtic temple and associated remains at Jordan Hill is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1013371. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Romano-Celtic temple and associated remains at Jordan Hill?

Jordan Hill is a Romano-Celtic temple site located near Weymouth in Dorset, England, dating to the Roman period. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1013371.

Who is responsible for protecting Romano-Celtic temple and associated remains at Jordan Hill?

Romano-Celtic temple and associated remains at Jordan 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 1013371.

What other scheduled monuments are near Romano-Celtic temple and associated remains at Jordan Hill?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Humpty Dumpty Field, Radipole (3.3 km), Nothe Fort, tramway and searchlight battery at The Nothe (3.5 km), Earl of Abergavenny (4.1 km).

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