Temple of Antenociticus (Benwell): Hadrian's Wall

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The Temple of Antenociticus is located in Newcastle along the ruins of the Hadrian's Wall that passed nearby. At present day Benwell, there was a civilian settlement, and this temple was located near it and outside the fort Condercum, which was located a few meters away. The temple worshipped the god Antenociticus. 

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Nothing is known about this god and the religion today, and this is the only shrine dedicated to the god. It is most likely that Antenociticus could be a local god that was adopted by the Romans, and some of the soldiers in the fort or in the area around the fort would be local people under influence by the Romans.

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The temple contained a life-sized statue of the god next to alters where offerings could be placed. The head of the statue has been discovered, and the style of the head is a blend of local and Roman artwork.

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For additional Hadrian's Wall posts, see: 

Roman Ruins and what to see at Hadrian's Wall

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