Jordan Hill Roman Temple
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Overview
The foundations of a 4th century Romano-Celtic temple with fine coastal views. Excavated in the 19th century and again in 1931, archaeologists found a pit filled with layers of ash and charcoal, alternating with layers of roofing slabs. This pit would have been used for ritual sacrifices and is evidence that pagan practices continued under Roman rule, long after Christianity became the official religion of the Empire.
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About the area
Dorset is made up of rugged coastlines, high chalk downlands and a chain of picturesque villages and seaside towns that make up Britain’s Jurassic Coast, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, noted for its layers of shale and numerous fossils embedded in the rock. Hidden gems of Dorset can be found down winding, country lanes that lead to snug villages hidden from view.
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