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Examples
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THE NEXT DAY'S LONG MARCH did get us over the rolling countryside to Durobrivae by late evening.
Black Horses For The King McCaffrey, Anne 1996
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"Then we'll march to Durobrivae, to Cnut's Dike, and head north along that until we meet these scurrilous invaders," Lord Artos said.
Black Horses For The King McCaffrey, Anne 1996
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And if the Brigantes and Trinov-antes rise to support him, the whole of Britain will be sliced into three war zones: from the wall of Hadrian to Eboracum, from Eboracum to Petvaria - or even Durobrivae, if they sail in by the Wash - and from there to Anderita or Dubris.
Last Sword Of Power Gemmell, David 1988
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News from the south was scarcely better; Ambrosius had been forced to retreat against Hengist and the Saxon king had taken Durobrivae in the south-east.
Ghost King Gemmell, David 1988
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Castor, the ancient Durobrivae, of which he published a description, and Henderson was an accomplished botanist and entomologist.
Life and Remains of John Clare "The Northamptonshire Peasant Poet" J. L. Cherry
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Kent, another Durobrivae near Peterborough, a site of uncertain name near
Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 4, Part 3 "Brescia" to "Bulgaria" Various
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Many smaller places, too, for example, Magna or Kenchester near Hereford, Durobrivae or Rochester in
Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 4, Part 3 "Brescia" to "Bulgaria" Various
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Artis made a name for himself as the discoverer of extensive Roman remains at Castor, the ancient Durobrivae, of which he published a description, and Henderson was an accomplished botanist and entomologist.
Life and Remains of John Clare Cherry, J L 1872
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The butler, Edward Artis, was an enthusiastic antiquarian, possessing a large library, always hunting for old coins, medals, and pottery, and an absolute authority on all matters concerning Durobrivae and the works of the ancient Romans in the neighbourhood.
The Life of John Clare Martin, Frederick, 1830-1883 1865
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In this way, he became acquainted with the herdsman of the adjoining township of Castor, a man named John Stimson, whose cattle was grazing right over the walls of ancient Durobrivae.
The Life of John Clare Martin, Frederick, 1830-1883 1865
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