Jordan Hill Roman Temple

Jordan Hill Roman Temple
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Also known as: Jordan Hill, Jordan Hill (římsko-keltský chrám), Jordon Hill Roman Temple, Romano-Celtic temple and associated remains at Jordan Hill, 佐敦丘羅馬神廟

Jordan Hill Roman Temple is a Romano-Celtic temple and Roman ruin situated on Jordan Hill above Bowleaze Cove in the eastern suburbs of Weymouth in Dorset [1]. Original amateur archaeological excavations on the site were carried out by J. Medhurst in 1843-6 [1]. The floorplan of the temple measured 6.8 square metres [1]. The surrounding precinct measured 84 square metres and contained numerous deposits of animal bones, ceramics, and coins [1]. The site also includes a cemetery containing both cremations and inhumations [1].

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TypeTemple
Period1 - 500 AD
CountryEngland
Coordinates50.6377° N, 2.4271° W

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