Jordan Hill Roman Temple, Weymouth

Name: Jordan Hill Roman Temple
Address: Weymouth, United Kingdom

#38 among attractions in Weymouth

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Jordan Hill Roman Temple is a Romano-Celtic temple and Roman ruin situated on Jordan Hill above Bowleaze Cove in the eastern suburbs of Weymouth in Dorset, England. Original amateur archaeological excavations on the site were carried out by J. Medhurst in 1843-6. These were followed by excavations by C.D. Drew and C.S. Prideaux during 1931-32 suggesting that the site was in operation between c. AD 69–79 to the late 4th century. Some of the finds from the excavations in the 1930s are in the Dorset Museum and the British Museum. There are other Roman sites nearby including Preston Roman Villa to the north west. ()

Coordinates: 50°38'15"N, 2°25'38"W

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Jordan Hill Roman Temple – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Fantasy Island Fun Park, Sandworld, Weymouth Bay Methodist Church, Greenhill Gardens.

~1540 ftE
50°38'14"N • 2°25'14"W
Fantasy Island Fun Park, Weymouth
8 min walk • Theme park, Amusement park
1.2 miSW
50°37'34"N • 2°26'47"W
Sandworld, Weymouth
30 min walk • Amusement, Amusement park
1.4 miSW
Church
Weymouth Bay Methodist Church, Weymouth
35 min walk • Weymouth Bay Methodist Church is a Methodist church in Weymouth, Dorset, England. It was built in 2008–09 to replace a church of 1866–1870 which was gutted by fire in 2002.
1.5 miSW
Garden, Park
Greenhill Gardens, Weymouth
38 min walk • Greenhill Gardens is a public garden, located in Weymouth, Dorset, England. It is positioned at a location on edge of the town centre, sloping up from the beach and promenade, and overlooking Weymouth's seafront and across the bay. It is located within Weymouth's northeast suburb Greenhill.
~1660 ftE
Beach, Bridge
Bowleaze Cove, Weymouth
9 min walk • Bowleaze Cove is a small sand and shingle beach, near the village of Preston, just to the northeast of Weymouth, Dorset, England. The cove is on the Jurassic Coast and is known for its geology. Just to the west is Furzy Cliff. The beach is made up of mainly shingle and shell with some sandy areas.
1.4 miSW
Gear rental, Outdoor activities, Universities and schools
Weymouth College, Weymouth
36 min walk • Weymouth College is a further education college located in Weymouth, England. The college has over 4,000 students, studying on a wide range of practical and academic courses in many subjects.
~580 ftN
Nature, Natural attraction, Hill
Jordan Hill, Weymouth
3 min walk • Jordan Hill is located near the coast close to the village of Preston, just to the east of Weymouth, Dorset, England. The hill leads down to Furzy Cliff on the coast to the south. Close by to the east is Bowleaze Cove.
1.6 miSW
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
St John's Church, Weymouth
42 min walk • St John's Church is a large evangelical Church of England church in Weymouth, Dorset, England. It was built in 1850–1854 to the designs of Talbot Bury and is a Grade II* listed building.
1.5 miSW
Village, Beach
Greenhill, Weymouth
38 min walk • Greenhill is a suburb to the northeast of Weymouth in Dorset, England, with a sand and shingle beach. The A353 road, locally known as Greenhill, runs parallel and close to the beach.
1.1 miN
Nature, Natural attraction, Hill
Chalbury Hill And Quarry, Weymouth
30 min walk • Chalbury Hill And Quarry is an 11.9 hectare biological and geological Site of Special Scientific Interest in Dorset, England, notified in 1977. The site consists of grassland and a disused limestone quarry. The SSSI includes the area covered by Chalbury Hill Fort.
1.1 miN
Forts and castles
Chalbury Hillfort, Weymouth
29 min walk • Chalbury Hillfort is an Iron Age hillfort about 1 mile south-east of the village of Bincombe, in Dorset, England. It is a scheduled monument.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Jordan Hill Roman Temple?

Nearby attractions include Jordan Hill, Weymouth (3 min walk), Furzy Cliff, Weymouth (5 min walk), Fantasy Island Fun Park, Weymouth (8 min walk), Bowleaze Cove, Weymouth (9 min walk).

How to get to Jordan Hill Roman Temple by public transport?

The nearest stations to Jordan Hill Roman Temple:

Train

Weymouth Bay Miniature Railway (30 min walk)