Roman sites in Dorset
Aside from the sites listed here there is one other special site to mention; the hill fort of Maiden Castle, near Dorchester, was beseiged by the Romans, who later built fortifications within the earthen walls of the fort.
The only visible Roman town house in Britain. The house was built in the 4th century AD and features two ranges, each with excellent mosaic floors, now preserved under covered buildings with viewing windows. Remains include 2 hypocausts, foundation walls, and stone columns.
County Hall, Colliton Park, Dorchester,
Dorset,
England, DT1 1XJ
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Heritage Highlight: 4th century mosaic floors
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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.
Bowleaze Cove Way,
Weymouth,
Dorset,
England, DT3 6PL
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