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Roman temple (Humshaugh)

(Previously recorded by the Ordnance Survey as NY 97 SW 5.3)

Two temples and a Dolichenum are attested 'at Chesters' by finds of sculptured and inscribed fragments (area NY 911700). (1)

No visible remains, or further information. (2)

An altar was found in the river bank closer to the fort (3b) and a fragment of architectural masonry was found on the river bank at NY 912 699 in the course of RCHME survey 1992-3. (3a)
N9340
Roman (43 to 410)
Scheduled Ancient Monument
FIELD OBSERVATION, Ordnance Survey Archaeology Division Field Investigation 1967; D Smith
MEASURED SURVEY, RCHME: Chesters Roman Fort Survey ; RCHME


Source of Reference
Local History of Humshaugh

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