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Chelmsford is a city and the county town of Essex. The town dates back to pre-Roman times. A Roman fort was built in AD 60 and the town given the name of Caesaromagus. In Domesday Book the town was called Celmeresfort. A charter was granted to the town in 1199 by King John. Chelmsford became an important centre for industry during the 19th century. The Shire Hall (1791) is a neo-classical, Georgian building with a Portland stone façade. Chelmsford Cathedral dates from the 15th century. Chelsmford was made a city by letters patent in 2012. The city is within the council area of Chelmsford (Essex).
Place Type: City
Historic County: Essex
Lat, Long: 51.732366,0.474542
Grid Reference: TL 7097 0663
Council Area: Chelmsford CA (Essex CA)
Police Area: Essex PA
GBPN ID: 8959
Entry Type: Main listing (P)
URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Chelmsford,_Essex_8959
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Place Type: City
Historic County: Essex
Lat, Long: 51.732366,0.474542
Grid Reference: TL 7097 0663
Council Area: Chelmsford CA (Essex CA)
Police Area: Essex PA
GBPN ID: 8959
Entry Type: Main listing (P)
URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Chelmsford,_Essex_8959
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