The remains of a 2,000-year-old Romano-Celtic temple recently excavated at Newington have been saved by Newington History Group.
The foundations have been removed - days before they would have been permanently lost beneath the development at Watling Place - with the aim of rebuilding them in the village as an educational heritage attraction.
NHG is excited and proud to have rescued Watling Place Temple in the nick of time. The stones were lifted a few days ago and are now in storage.
Measurements and photographs taken before the foundations were removed will enable the flints to be re-laid in the village in the correct alignment and to the original design.
We're so grateful to SWAT Archaeology who are helping us and to everyone whose interest in the excavation gave 'weight' to the proposal.
We'll post more information on our website www.newingtonhistorygroup.btck.co.uk and Facebook page.
Visit NHG's Roman exhibition at Newington Uncovered, part of the national Heritage Open Days event, at St. Mary's church on September 14th and 15th (2pm-5pm).
Richard Thompstone - Newington History Group
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