Archaeological sites · South West England
Lydney Roman temple
In or near Sharpness.
Lydney Roman temple — a archaeological in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
Ruth Sharville — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Lydney Town · 1.9 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Lydney Roman temple is a archaeological located in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Severn Estuary SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Wye Valley
- Ramsar wetland: Severn Estuary
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Lydney Roman temple is an archaeological site located in the West Midlands. It is notable for its well-preserved remains of a temple dedicated to the god Nodens, dating from the Roman period. The site provides insight into Roman religious practices and local history.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 51.7209, -2.5580
- County
- Gloucestershire
- District
- Forest of Dean
- Parish
- Lydney
- Postcode
- GL15 6BT
- Parliamentary constituency
- Forest of Dean
- Nearest railway station
- Lydney Town — 1.9 km
Sources
- osm: way/236028496 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Lydney Roman temple?
- Lydney Roman temple is in Gloucestershire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode GL15 6BT), in the parish of Lydney.
- What is Lydney Roman temple?
- Lydney Roman temple — a archaeological in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Lydney Roman temple?
- The nearest railway station is Lydney Town, about 1.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode GL15 6BT.
- Is Lydney Roman temple a protected site?
- Yes — Lydney Roman temple is part of the Severn Estuary SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Wye Valley National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Lydney Roman temple free to visit?
- Yes, Lydney Roman temple is free to enter.
- How do I get to Lydney Roman temple?
- The nearest railway station is Lydney Town, about 1.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode GL15 6BT.