What are some interesting facts about Cirencester?

• During Roman times, Cirencester was known as Corinium Dobunnorum and had a population of over 10,000 people - a major urban centre by ancient standards.
• The town's Roman amphitheatre, built in the 2nd century, is one of the largest in Britain and remains a popular historical site today.
• Cirencester Park is part of the Bathurst Estate and is home to the oldest polo club in the UK - the Cirencester Park Polo Club, established in 1894.
• The town has over 400 listed buildings, showcasing a remarkable blend of Roman, medieval, Georgian, and Victorian architecture.
• Cirencester was a major hub for the wool trade during the Middle Ages, contributing significantly to its wealth and the grandeur of the Church of St John Baptist.
• The town is still a thriving market town with strong ties to agriculture, heritage crafts, and Cotswold rural life.