Cirencester

British

/ ˈsaɪrənˌsɛstə /

noun

Latin name: Corinium. a market town in S England, in Gloucestershire: Roman amphitheatre. Pop: 15 861 (2001)

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Back in Cirencester, Dr David O'Connor showed me a new kind of "elemental microscope" that can be used to identify traces of dangerous elements in soil.

From BBC • Mar. 13, 2026

The misspelling appeared on a re-patched section of Watermoor Road in Cirencester, Gloucestershire.

From BBC • Dec. 6, 2024

The misspelling of the common "Keep Clear" warning appeared on a re-patched section of Watermoor Road in Cirencester, Gloucestershire.

From BBC • Dec. 6, 2024

Paul Skuse, who runs a Cirencester group on Facebook, posted: "Another top quality repair carried out."

From BBC • Dec. 6, 2024

“If you're a 'fan' of crawling along at thirty in a convoy of geriatric caravanners, the A417 to Cirencester is the route for you.”

From "Black Swan Green" by David Mitchell

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