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The Romano-Celtic temple south of Worth is an ancient monument in Kent that demonstrates the continuity of religious practice from the Iron Age into the Roman period. The site comprises the remains of a temple structure characteristic of the Romano-Celtic architectural tradition, which combined Roman building techniques with indigenous Celtic religious practices. Excavation and archaeological investigation have revealed evidence of occupation and ritual activity spanning from the Iron Age through the Roman period, indicating the site's significance as a place of worship across these successive cultural phases. The temple's location and material remains contribute to understanding how Romano-British communities maintained and adapted their religious institutions during the transition from late Iron Age independence to Roman provincial administration.
Romano-Celtic temple and Iron Age site S of Worth is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1004225. View the official record →
The Romano-Celtic temple south of Worth is an ancient monument in Kent that demonstrates the continuity of religious practice from the Iron Age into the Roman period. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1004225.
Romano-Celtic temple and Iron Age site S of Worth 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 1004225.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Two enclosures 400yds (360m) NE of Mill House School (2.9 km), Great Mongeham Anglo-Saxon cemetery (4.6 km), Artillery castle at Deal (5.3 km).
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