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The Romano-Celtic temple north of Woodeaton is a small religious structure dating to the Roman period, likely constructed in the second or third century AD. The temple represents a distinctive architectural form combining Roman and Celtic religious traditions, characteristic of rural shrine sites in Roman Britain. Situated in Oxfordshire, the site preserves evidence of a modest rectangular or square building, typical of the Romano-Celtic temple type found across the Romano-British landscape. The monument reflects the syncretism of religious practice during the Roman occupation, serving the spiritual needs of both local communities and Roman settlers in the region.
Romano-Celtic temple N of Woodeaton is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1006355. View the official record →
The Romano-Celtic temple north of Woodeaton is a small religious structure dating to the Roman period, likely constructed in the second or third century AD. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1006355.
Romano-Celtic temple N of Woodeaton 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 1006355.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Woodeaton village cross (0.7 km), Ring ditches, barrows and associated enclosures, Port Meadow (5.7 km), Godstow Abbey: a Benedictine nunnery, associated earthworks, leats and bridge, immediately south of Godstow Bridge (6.3 km).
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