Start at the very beginning ...cester ot indeed ....chester are placename endings whichmickthemaverick wrote: ↑24 Aug 2020, 20:00 As you've had a tough day Neil have a look at these: The Fosse Way
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1 Place names ending "cester" are common on Roman Roads. From what is that derived and what does it mean?
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imply a Roman fort or other military camp. Two in North West Durham are Lanchester and Ebchester on Dere Street, although when the road passes through Leadgate it is known as "Watling Street"
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