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The Temple of Claudius (Lat. Templum Claudii) or Temple of the Deified Claudius (Lat. Templum Divi Claudii) was a large octastyle temple built in Camulodunum, the modern Colchester in Essex. [1] [2] The main building was constructed between 49 and 60 AD, although additions were built throughout the Roman-era. [3]
The Temple of Claudius, the largest classical style temple in Britain, was built there in the 50s and was dedicated to Emperor Claudius on his death in 54. [ 6 ] [ 7 ] The podium, or foundation of the temple, was incorporated into the Norman castle , and represents "the earliest substantial stone building of Roman date visible in the country ...
A Roman monumental temple, the largest classical style temple in Britain, was built there in the 50sAD and was dedicated to Emperor Claudius on his death in 54AD. [17] [18] The podium of the temple has been incorporated into the Norman castle, and represents "the earliest substantial stone building of Roman date visible in the country". [11]
Temple of Claudius, Colchester: Colchester, Essex, England c. 60: The substantial podium and vaults are of the Roman temple (of Camulodunum, capital of Roman Britain). The Norman castle above dates from c. 1076. [16] Vinovia: Bishop Auckland, County Durham, England mid 70s AD Remains of a Roman Fort and settlement. Caerleon Roman Amphitheatre
The Temple of Claudius to the south (left) of the Colosseum (photo of the model of Imperial Rome at the Museo della Civilta Romana in Rome).. The Temple of Claudius (Latin: Templum Divi Claudii), also variously known as the Temple of the Divus Claudius, the Temple of the Divine Claudius, the Temple of the Deified Claudius, or in an abbreviated form as the Claudium, [1] was an ancient structure ...
Claudius himself traveled to the island after the completion of initial offensives, bringing with him reinforcements and elephants. The Roman colonia of Colonia Claudia Victricensis was established as the provincial capital of the newly established province of Britannia at Camulodunum, where a large temple was dedicated in his honour.
Temple of Bel; Temple of Nabu (Palmyra) Temple of Claudius; Temple of Claudius, Colchester; Theatre of Clunia Sulpicia; Theatre of Nero; Tomb of Absalom; Tomb of Sampsigeramus; Tombs of the Kings (Jerusalem) Torre dels Escipions; Tours Amphitheatre; Triumphal Arch of Orange
Camulodunum was rebuilt after the revolt, though it is unclear if it was ever again capital, or if that role had passed to Londinium; Tacitus is ambiguous on the subject in c. 60. The city was home to the only Roman circus for chariot racing in Britain, a theatre opposite the Temple of Claudius, and historians have speculated an amphitheatre ...