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Gloucester is a city and the county town of Gloucestershire. Gloucester stands on the eastern bank of the River Severn, which is tidal as far as Gloucester. Gloucester was founded in AD 97 by the Romans under Emperor Nerva as Colonia Glevum Nervensis, and was granted its first charter in 1155 by King Henry II. Gloucester Cathedral originates in the foundation of an abbey dedicated to Saint Peter in 681. It is the burial place of King Edward II. Gloucester is within the council area of Gloucester (Gloucestershire).
Place Type: City
Historic County: Gloucestershire
Lat, Long: 51.864739,-2.244879
Grid Reference: SO 8323 1849
Council Area: Gloucester CA (Gloucestershire CA)
Police Area: Gloucestershire PA
GBPN ID: 17982
Entry Type: Main listing (P)
URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Gloucester,_Gloucestershire_17982
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Place Type: City
Historic County: Gloucestershire
Lat, Long: 51.864739,-2.244879
Grid Reference: SO 8323 1849
Council Area: Gloucester CA (Gloucestershire CA)
Police Area: Gloucestershire PA
GBPN ID: 17982
Entry Type: Main listing (P)
URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Gloucester,_Gloucestershire_17982
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