Place details
Place nameGloucestershire
Other namesGloucester, Glos, Gloucs, GLS
CountryUnited Kingdom
Latitude51.783
Longitude-2.25
SourceThesaurus of Geographic Names
Overview
Bisected by River Severn and comprises scenic woodlands valleys; occupied by prehistoric peoples, Romans and the Saxon Hwicce tribe; site of English-Welsh border disputes during Middle Ages; Cotswold area is famous for its wool.