Temple of Claudius in Colchester
The Temple of Claudius or Temple of the Deified Claudius was a large octastyle temple built in Camulodunum, the modern Colchester in Essex. The main building was constructed between 49 and 60 AD, although additions were built throughout the Roman-era. Today, it forms the base of the Norman Colchester Castle. It is one of at least eight Roman-era pagan temples in Colchester, and was the largest temple of its kind in Roman Britain; its current remains potentially represent the earliest existing Roman stonework in the country.
Quick facts
- Type
- Historic
- Location
- Colchester
- Coordinates
- 51.89058, 0.90307
Nearby
Within 500m: 76 cafes, 0 restaurants, 150 businesses, 11 other places , 2 hotels
Within 1000m: 110 cafes, 0 restaurants, 254 businesses, 18 other places , 5 hotels
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