Follies · South West England
Roman temple on the Portway
In or near Upton St Leonards.
Roman temple on the Portway — a temple folly in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
Jaggery — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 20 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Gloucester · 4.1 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Roman temple on the Portway is a temple folly located in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom. Catalogued from Wikidata's UK heritage register; see the Wikipedia article for further historical and visitor details.
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Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cotswolds
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Roman temple on the Portway is a folly located in the West Midlands. This structure reflects the architectural style of ancient Rome, although specific details about its era and design are not provided. It stands as a notable example of historical recreation in the region.
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- Coordinates
- 51.8343, -2.2060
- County
- Gloucestershire
- District
- Gloucester
- Parish
- Gloucester, unparished area
- Postcode
- GL4 5EP
- Parliamentary constituency
- Gloucester
- Established
- 150
- Nearest railway station
- Gloucester — 4.1 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q139593701 (CC0)
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📷 3Memorials & monuments · South West England
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Roman temple on the Portway?
- Roman temple on the Portway is in Gloucestershire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode GL4 5EP), in the parish of Gloucester, unparished area.
- What is Roman temple on the Portway?
- Roman temple on the Portway — a temple folly in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Roman temple on the Portway?
- The nearest railway station is Gloucester, about 4.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode GL4 5EP.
- When was Roman temple on the Portway built?
- Built or established in 150.
- Is Roman temple on the Portway a protected site?
- Yes — Roman temple on the Portway is part of the Cotswolds National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Roman temple on the Portway free to visit?
- Yes, Roman temple on the Portway is free to enter.
- How do I get to Roman temple on the Portway?
- The nearest railway station is Gloucester, about 4.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode GL4 5EP.