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 represents a distinctive fusion of Roman and Celtic religious practices, featuring a small stone structure characteristic of Romano-Celtic temple architecture found across the western Roman Empire. Excavations have revealed associated remains including votive deposits and evidence of ritual activity, which illuminate the religious practices of the Romano-British population during the imperial period. The site provides valuable archaeological evidence for understanding the continuity and adaptation of Celtic religious traditions under Roman rule in Britain.

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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