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Cirencester

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An ancient Roman amphitheatre in Cirencester, England, showing impressive stone architecture from history.

Welcome to Cirencester

Cirencester is a friendly market town in the beautiful Cotswolds area of England. It is next to the River Churn, a small river that flows into the famous Thames. Cirencester is the biggest town in the Cotswold District and the eighth biggest place to live in Gloucestershire.

A Special School

Cirencester is known for the Royal Agricultural University, the oldest school for farming in the world. This special university started in 1840 and has helped many people learn about taking care of plants, animals, and the land.

Old Roman Town

Long ago, the Romans called Cirencester "Corinium." It was an important place for an ancient British tribe called the Dobunni. You can see old Roman treasures at the Corinium Museum. The town has a hidden shape of an old Roman amphitheatre in a park, showing how big it was in Roman times.

Close to Many Places

Today, about 20,000 people live in Cirencester. The town is close to many interesting cities like Swindon, Oxford, and Bristol. It is easy to get around because roads from Cirencester lead to many places, and there are buses to help people travel.

Images

The Fleece Hotel in Cirencester, a historic building in England.
A historic street in Cirencester, England, showcasing classic architecture and a traditional wool merchant building.
A view of Park Street in the town of Cirencester.
A beautiful historic church in Cirencester, England, known for its architecture and tower.
Historic building at number 15 on Gosditch Street in Cirencester, listed as Grade II for its architectural importance.
An old railway station building in Cirencester, Gloucestershire.

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