Hockwold Temple
Temple Or Shrine
This small, square temple lies on the edge of the Fens. The portico wall was about 26 feet square, the inner cella measured about 10 by 9 feet and was defined by the brick bases of four posts, the charred remains of one such roof-support, measuring 9 feet in length, was found on the floor. The temple probably faced east. Originally built in the 2nd century, a new floor was added in the late-3rd. This temple was burned to the ground and another new floor was laid in the mid-4th century, but the temple had fallen into disuse by the late-4th. (Type Ie, or IIe)
References for Hockwold Temple
Temples in Roman Britain by M.J.T. Lewis (Cambridge 1966).
Map References for Hockwold Temple
NGRef: TL6888 OSMap: LR143
Roman Roads near Hockwold Temple
None identified
Sites near Hockwold Temple
- Denver Salt Works (16 km)
Salt working - Thetford (19 km)
Settlement and Temple Or Shrine - Peddars Way (19 km)
Roman Road - Camboritum (Lackford) Settlement (21 km)
Minor Settlement - Saham Toney (23 km)
Marching or Temporary Camp and Probable Settlement - Stonea Camp (24 km)
Iron Age Settlement - Reach Roman Villa (26 km)
Villa - Swaffham (27 km)
Roman-Building - Fen Causeway (29 km)
Roman Road - Ixworth Roman Fort (31 km)
Flavian Auxiliary Fort (AD 69–96) and Vicus