Temple to Nodens, a Celtic divinity who is reflected by the later figures of Nuada and Nudd alias Lludd in Irish and Welsh mythology respectively. Lludd's name survives in the placename of Lydney. Several model dog images have been found there, indicating it was a healing shrine. The structure was a cross between a basilica and the usual Romano-British style temple. The walls of the sanctuary or cella were arched colonnades until a fault in the rock below caused the almost total collapse of the temple. It was rebuilt with solid walls to the cella. There was a fish-covered mosaic with an inscription that referred to 'Victorinus the Interpreter', probably an interpreter of dreams. The Roman temple was accompanied by a large courtyard pilgrims' hostel and elaborate bath suite or thermae1.
Temple at Lydney Park
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Lydney Camp
Roman temple
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Lydney Park
British Iron Age promontory fort–type hill fort
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Baths at Lydney Park
Baths at Lydney Park
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Lydney Camp
Roman period iron mines
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