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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 Colchester called in Roman times?
The Romans called Colchester Colonia Claudia after their emperor that invaded Britain.
What is coppers origin of name?
Copper's origin name
What is the origin of the name Delilah?
The origin of the name is Hebrew. The name means desired.
What is the origin of the name Mariana?
It is of Welsh origin.
What does the name Mariana mean and what is the origin?
i thought the origin of the name Mariana was Hispanic
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.
What is the population of Colchester?
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Where is the Colchester District Library in Colchester located?
The address of the Colchester District Library is: 203 Macomb Street, Colchester, 62326 1259
What is the oldest building in colchester?
colchester castle
What is Colchester's population?
Colchester's population is 181,000.
Where is the Colchester Historical Society Museum in Colchester Connecticut located?
The address of the Colchester Historical Society Museum is: 24 Linwood Ave, Colchester, CT 06415
Where is the Colchester Historical Society Incorporated in Colchester Connecticut located?
The address of the Colchester Historical Society Incorporated is: Po Box 13, Colchester, CT 06415-0013
What has the author Lady in Colchester written?
Lady in Colchester. has written: 'Extract of a letter from a lady in Colchester to her friend in town'
When did Colchester Abbey end?
Colchester Abbey ended in 1539.
When was Network Colchester created?
Network Colchester was created in 2004.
When did Siege of Colchester happen?
Siege of Colchester happened in 1648.
What is the phone number of the Colchester District Library in Colchester?
The phone number of the Colchester District Library is: 309-776-4861.
