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This is a Romano-British type temple, with a square-plan building situated within a courtyard or precinct. The floorplan of the temple measured 6.8 square metres (73 sq ft). The surrounding precinct measured 84 square metres (900 sq ft) and contained numerous deposits of animal
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on the site were carried out by J. Medhurst in 1843-6. These were followed by excavations by C.D. Drew and C.S. Prideaux during 1931-32 suggesting that the site was in operation between
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This article related to the history of the United Kingdom or its predecessor states is a
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The site was entrusted into the care of the State in 1933 initially cared for by the
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bones, ceramics, and coins. The site may also have served as a late 4th-century
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Heritage unlocked : guide to free sites in Devon, Dorset and Somerset
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https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/jordan-hill-roman-temple/
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Lewis, M.J.T. 1966. Temples of Roman Britain. Cambridge: University Press
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who open it to the public with free access. The site was designated a
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History, excavation and research information: English Heritage
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Romano-Celtic Settlement on Jordan Hill near Weymouth, Dorset
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Romano-Celtic temple and associated remains at Jordan Hill
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Map showing the location of Jordan Hill Roman Temple in
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Love Weymouth Tourist Information & Events Guide
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Jordan Hill Temple
Jordan Hill Roman Temple is located in Dorset
Dorset
Preston
Weymouth
Dorset
50°38′15″N 2°25′38″W / 50.637547°N 2.4271160°W / 50.637547; -2.4271160
Romano-Celtic temple
Romano-British
English Heritage
https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/jordan-hill-roman-temple/
Scheduled monument
Romano-Celtic temple
Roman
Jordan Hill
Bowleaze Cove
Weymouth
Dorset
England
archaeological excavations
finds
Dorset Museum
British Museum
signal station
cremations
inhumations
Ministry of Works
English Heritage
Scheduled Monument
Bowleaze Cove

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