Cirencester

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About Cirencester
Cirencester Town Centre

St John the Baptist Church, Cirencester

Cirencester is a market town in Gloucestershire, 93 miles west of London and it lies on the banks of the River Churn, a tributary of the River Thames. Cirencester, the Cotswolds’ largest town is also home to the Royal Agricultural College, the oldest agricultural college in the English-speaking world founded in 1840. The town is twinned with Itzehoe in Germany and Saint Genis-Laval in France and it serves as a centre for surrounding villages, providing employment, amenities, shops, commerce, and education.

 

History

Cirencester centre

Cirencester centre

  • The Romans called Cirencester ‘Corinium Dobunnorum’ and it was an important town in Roman times. Cirencester was a large and strategic town and in fact, it was the second largest town in England, after London during this period. Several artefacts from this era are on display in the town’s Corinium Museum and you may also like to visit Chedworth Roman Villa nearby.
  • In the Middle Ages, Cirencester grew rich and prosperous on the wool trade. During the 19th century, the wool industry died out altogether although Cirencester remained a fair sized market town throughout the centuries.

Facts

  • Population – 19,000 (2011)
  • Unitary Authority – Cotswold District Council
  • Major Industries – Tourism; Retail; Crafts
  • Post Town – CIRENCESTER
  • Postcode District – GL7
  • Dialling Code – 01285
  • Police – Gloucestershire Constabulary
  • Fire – Gloucestershire Fire and Rescue Service
  • Ambulance – Great Western Ambulance Service

Discover Cirencester – useful links to town guides, what’s on and places to see

Cirencester Park

Cirencester Park

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