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In 1199 the Bishop of London was granted a Royal Charter for Chelmsford to hold a market, marking the origin of the modern town. An under-cover market, operating Tuesday to Saturday, is still an important part of the town centre over 800 years later. The town's name is derived from 'Ceolmaer's Ford' which was close to the site of the present High Street stone bridge. In the Domesday Book of 1086 the town was called 'Celmeresfort' and by 1189 it had changed to 'Chelmsford'.
Before 1199, there were settlements nearby from ancient times. A Neolithic and a late Bronze Age settlement have been found in the Springfield suburb, and the town was occupied by the Romans. A Roman fort was built in AD 60, and a civilian town grew up around it. The town was given the name of Caesaromagus (the market place of Caesar), although the reason for it being given the great honour of bearing the Imperial prefix is now unclear - possibly as a failed 'planned town' provincial capital to replace Londinium or Camulodunum. The remains of a mansio, a combination post office, civic centre and hotel, lie beneath the streets of modern Moulsham, and the ruins of an octagonal temple are located beneath the Odeon roundabout.
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When were houses built in Chelmsford?
Chelmsford has houses from many phases of construction. there were houses already built when the Romans arrived in 60AD and a bronze age settlement was found there so it must have been founded between 3000 and 600BC. Assuming your talking about the Chelmsford in Essex (UK). The chelmsford in Massachusetts was founded in 1655, and the one in Ontario in 1868. So anywhere between 3000BC and 2011AD.
Did the romans speak english while in britain?
English did not exist back then. The island was inhabited by Celtic peoples. The English language developed after the Romans. It is most likely that the Romans continued to speak Latin.
Was Chelmsford UK the capital city?
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What continents did Romans conquered?
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What did the Romans race?
The Romans were white Europeans, who inhabited southern Europe.
When were houses built in Chelmsford?
Chelmsford has houses from many phases of construction. there were houses already built when the Romans arrived in 60AD and a bronze age settlement was found there so it must have been founded between 3000 and 600BC. Assuming your talking about the Chelmsford in Essex (UK). The chelmsford in Massachusetts was founded in 1655, and the one in Ontario in 1868. So anywhere between 3000BC and 2011AD.
What is Chelmsford's high school team in Chelmsford Massachusetts?
Chelmsford Lions.
Where is the Chelmsford Public Library in Chelmsford located?
The address of the Chelmsford Public Library is: 25 Boston Rd., Chelmsford, 01824 3088
Where is the Chelmsford Historical Society in Chelmsford Massachusetts located?
The address of the Chelmsford Historical Society is: 40 Byam Rd, Chelmsford, MA 01824-3827
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Technically the Romans in 500BC but it was inhabited by the Gauls for hundreds of years before this.
When was Chelmsford Radio created?
Chelmsford Radio was created in 1998.
What is the web address of the Chelmsford Historical Society in Chelmsford Massachusetts?
The web address of the Chelmsford Historical Society is: http://www.chelmhist.org
What is the phone number of the Chelmsford Public Library in Chelmsford?
The phone number of the Chelmsford Public Library is: 978-256-5521.
Did the romans speak english while in britain?
English did not exist back then. The island was inhabited by Celtic peoples. The English language developed after the Romans. It is most likely that the Romans continued to speak Latin.
Who are the invaders who changed europe?
The Romans.
