Roman Temple in Jordan Hill

The temple structure follows a four-square architectural plan with an inner shrine area encircled by an outer wall forming a peristyle arrangement.

Farm workers discovered an urn containing hundreds of Roman silver coins while plowing the field in 1812, leading to the initial investigation of the site.

The temple demonstrates the combination of Roman and Celtic religious traditions through its architectural design and the artifacts found within its grounds.

The archaeological site maintains protected status as a scheduled monument under English Heritage, ensuring its preservation for future research and visits.

A stone-lined shaft discovered at the site contained burial items and ritual deposits, suggesting connections to healing practices in Roman Britain.

Location: Dorset

Website: https://english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/jordan-hill-roman-temple

GPS coordinates: 50.63750,-2.42712

Latest update: March 5, 2025 16:35