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The Romans called Colchester Colonia Claudia after their emperor that invaded Britain.
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What is the origin of the name Colchester?
From the Related Link below: "Colchester: The first part of the name is derived from the River Colne, the river name Colne, (also known as Clun), is British in origin and is derived from a British-Celtic conjectural root word 'Colauno' meaning 'water'. The second part of the name; Chester is derived from the Old English word 'Ceaster' meaning Roman Fort, the name Chester refers to the towns former Roman Station and capital."
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What was the roman name for Colchester?
The Roman name for Colchester was either Colonia Victorius (named after the invasion of Britian) or Colonia Claudia (in honour of emperor Claudius who led the invasion). On the current site of Colchester castle there used to be a temple to Claudius - suggesting that Roman Colchester could well have been named in his honour.
Was Colchester England's capital city?
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What has the author David T-D Clarke written?
David T.-D Clarke has written: 'Colchester Castle' -- subject(s): Guide-books, Castles, Colchester Castle (Colchester, Essex) 'Roman Colchester' -- subject(s): Antiquities, Roman, Roman Antiquities, Romans 'Old Leicester' 'The siege of Colchester, 1648' -- subject(s): Great Britain Civil War, 1642-1649, History
What is the earliest recorded Roman town in England?
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What county is Colchester in?
Colchester is in Essex. It is an important Garrison town. It was an important Roman town. I believe it has the longest railway platform in UK.
Which city was the capital city of England under the roman rule?
Colchester
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In Roman times Castleford was called Lagentium or Legioleum.
What was boudica's crime?
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What is the population of Colchester?
The population of Colchester, England is estimated to be around 193,000 people.
Where is the Colchester District Library in Colchester located?
The address of the Colchester District Library is: 203 Macomb Street, Colchester, 62326 1259
How many different capital cities has England had since the roman invasion?
Two; Colchester (Camoludonum) and London (Londinium)
