Romano-Celtic Temple

Pagans Hill, Chew Stoke, Somerset/Avon

NGRef: ST5562
OSMap: LR172/182
Type: Temple
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This octagonal temple is situated on a promontory overlooking the River Chew. The outer portico measures about 56½ feet in diameter, the inner cella about 32 feet across; all walls are about 3 feet thick. The temple faced east and was first built in the late-3rd century. After the collapse of the original building another temple was built, again to fall into ruin. The final rebuild after about AD367 included the addition of an internal screen. The building finally collapsed in the 5th century.

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See: Temples in Roman Britain by M.J.T. Lewis (Cambridge 1966).

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