What was the roman name for the settlement that is now modern day chester?
The Romans founded Chester as Deva Victrix in AD 70s in the land of the Celtic Cornovii. This referred to a Legion which defeated Boudica in the area.
Updated on Friday, February 03 2012 at 08:04PM GMT
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