Jordan Hill Roman Temple facts for kids
A view of Jordan Hill Roman Temple
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 Location in Dorset
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| Location | Preston, Weymouth, Dorset |
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| Coordinates | 50°38′15″N 2°25′38″W / 50.637547°N 2.4271160°W |
| Type | Romano-Celtic temple |
| Area | Cella: 6.8 m2 (73 sq ft) Temenos: 84 m2 (900 sq ft) |
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| Founded | AD 69–79 |
| Abandoned | 350–400 |
| Cultures | Romano-British |
| Management | English Heritage |
The Jordan Hill Roman Temple is an ancient Roman ruin. It is a special kind of temple called a Romano-Celtic temple. You can find it on Jordan Hill in Weymouth, England. This site sits above Bowleaze Cove.
People first started digging here in 1843. Later digs in the 20th century showed the temple was used for a long time. It was active from around 69–79 AD until the late 300s. Today, English Heritage looks after this historic site.
What Was the Jordan Hill Temple Like?
This temple is a "Romano-British" style building. It has a square main building inside a courtyard. The main temple building was about 6.8 square meters. The courtyard around it was much larger, about 84 square meters.
Archaeologists found many interesting things here. They discovered animal bones, pieces of pottery, and old coins. These finds help us understand how people used the temple. Some experts think the site might have also been a signal station in the late 300s. A signal station was a place where people sent messages, often using fires or flags.
