Colchester

Colchester "Britain's Oldest Recorded Town" In AD77 a Roman writer by the name of Pliny the Elder described the location of the Isle of Anglesey as being 'about 200 miles from Camulodunum, a town in Britain'. This was the Roman name for Colchester and is the earliest known reference to a fixed settlement in Britain, hence the claim Britain's oldest recorded town.
Colchester Castle is the largest keep ever built by the Normans. It was constructed on the Roman temple of Claudius, which can still be seen.
Nearby is Flatford Mill on the River Stour, close to the Suffolk-Essex border with the 16th century Bridge Cottage setting for John Constable's most famous work. This sleepy, unspoilt village is the perfect way to relax after a busy day exploring.

Other Local Links

Colchester Web Site

Colchester Castle

Flatford Mill

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