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History of Colchester. Colchester is a historic former town [now city] located in Essex, England. It served as the first capital of the United Kingdom and is the oldest recorded town in Britain. It was raided by the Vikings during the 9th and 10th centuries. It also served as an essential location for the medieval cloth trade. Prehistory.
Colchester occupies the site of Camulodunum, the first major city in Roman Britain and its first capital. Colchester therefore claims to be Britain's first city. It has been an important military base since the Roman era, with Colchester Garrison currently housing the 16th Air Assault Brigade.
14. März 2021 · Learn about the origins and development of Colchester, the oldest recorded town in England. Discover its Roman, Saxon, Norman and Medieval history, from the temple of Claudius to the wool industry.
Colchester's History |. Roman Colchester. A Brief History of Roman Colchester. Camulodunum - The 'Fortress of the War God Camulos' - was the capital of Roman Britain and Britain's First City.
Vor 4 Tagen · 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.
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2000 Years of History. Colchester has a colourful history dating back over two thousand years. It's a history you can share by visiting the city's award-winning museums where you can see collections of international importance including the Fenwick Treasure and Colchester Mercury. As Britain's First City and the former capital of Roman Britain ...
Colchester's History. Whilst Colchester is perhaps best known as a Roman city its history stretches back well beyond that with an ancient Iron Age settlement, once ruled by Cuneobelin 'King of the Britons' established here long before the Romans arrived.
