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Colchester (/ ˈ k oʊ l tʃ ɛ s t ər / ⓘ KOHL-cheh-stər) is a city in northeastern Essex, England. It is the second-largest settlement in the county, with a population of 130,245 at the 2021 Census. The demonym is Colcestrian. Colchester occupies the site of Camulodunum, the first major city in Roman Britain and its first capital ...
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History of Colchester. Colchester is a historic former town...
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ONS code. 22UG (ONS) E07000071 (GSS) OS grid reference....
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Colchester Castle is a Norman castle in Colchester, Essex,...
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Colchester ( / ˈkoʊltʃɛstər / ⓘ KOHL-cheh-stər) is a city in northeastern Essex, England. It is the second-largest settlement in the county, with a population of 130,245 at the 2021 Census. The demonym is Colcestrian. Quick Facts Area, Population ... Colchester. City. Colchester Castle. Town Hall.
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Apr 8, 2024 · Colchester, town and borough (district), administrative and historic county of Essex, England. It occupies the northeastern part of the county on the River Colne. As Camulodunum, the town of Colchester was the capital of the pre-Roman Belgic ruler Cunobelinus and is so named on his coins. Although it was burned in 60 ce during the rising of the ...
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Colchester Castle. Colchester is a picturesque provincial city in the county of Essex, and the geographical region of East Anglia. It is commonly regarded as the "oldest recorded town" in England (due to being mentioned by Roman author Pliny). It was the capital of the Celtic tribe Trinovantes until it was conquered by Claudius's army in 43 AD ...