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Jordan Hill Roman Temple

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Jordan Hill is a 4th century Romano-Celtic temple. Little of the temple remains beyond the foundation walls. Within the walls is a shaft over 10 feet deep, thought to have been built c 69-79 AD. The site appears to have fallen out of use c 379-395 AD, during the reign of the Emperor Theodosius.


When the shaft was excavated it was found to contain 16 layers of ash and charcoal. Each layer was separated by two roofing slabs, and each contained the remains of a bird and a bronze coin. What strange ritual observance this indicates we do not know!

Above the shaft was set a temple cella (a sacred place, used for housing a hidden cult image). This temple was 6.8 metres square, with an entrance at the south. It seems likely that there was originally a collonade, or portico, extending around all sides of the temple. The inner temple was enclosed with foundation walls 84 metres square.

The site stands near a late Iron Age/Roman cemetary.
Bowleaze Cove Way, Weymouth, Devon, England

About Jordan Hill Roman Temple
Attraction Type: Roman
Location: 2 miles east of Weymouth off the A353. The South West Coast Path passes beside the site, which is just above Bowleaze Cove on the eastern edge of Weymouth.
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Villa Bella Rosa - 0.4 miles from Jordan Hill Roman Temple Bowleaze Cove, Dorset Sleeps: 7 Stay from: £190

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Lynwood Lodge - 2.1 miles from Jordan Hill Roman Temple Osmington, Dorset Sleeps: 7 Stay from: £325

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Riviera Hotel - 0.3 miles from Jordan Hill Roman Temple Weymouth , Dorset Stay from: £29.00

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Graingers Guest House - 1.7 miles from Jordan Hill Roman Temple Radipole, Dorset From: £30.00

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