EnglandThe Romans founded the settlement and named it Calcaria from the Latin word for lime kilns [1]. The nature of the settlement is uncertain [1]. It is possible that it started as an Imperial staging post with a mansio because of its location at a river crossing on the road from Danum (Doncaster) to Eburacum (York) [1].
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Also known as: Calcária (cidade)
| Type | City/town/settlement |
|---|---|
| Period | 1 - 500 AD |
| Country | England |
| Coordinates | 53.8851° N, 1.2630° W |