Talk:Durnovaria

"timber-slot structures"
"Timber-slot structures" don't bring vivid and precise architectural images to mind. Some expansion of this phrase, even a full sentence, would be reader-friendly.--Wetman (talk) 01:30, 28 September 2009 (UTC)

Durnovarians
Modern day residents of Dorchester are often referred to as Durnovarians:

https://www.google.co.uk/search?hl=en&output=search&sclient=psy-ab&q=durnovarians&btnG=&oq=&aq=&aqi=&aql=&gs_l=&pbx=1#hl=en&sa=X&ei=pdrDT4WCDMmK8gOK9fD5Cg&ved=0CAQQvgUoAA&q=durnovarians&nfpr=1&bav=on.2,or.r_gc.r_pw.r_cp.r_qf.,cf.osb&fp=45f95ee2823d921f&biw=1024&bih=624

This is worthy of inclusion. I am a resident of Dorchester and have heard this. White43 (talk) 20:08, 28 May 2012 (UTC)


 * Whilst I have no wish to start a "edit war", the term "Durnovarians" is certainly not in general use by the population. However, I am happy to leave the matter there - as it is the original Roman name. Kind regards, David J Johnson (talk) 20:22, 28 May 2012 (UTC)


 * I've heard it many times and in press. Clearly the press seems to think it represents residents of Dorchester, judging by Google results. This term seems to resound around intellectuals and press. But it certainly is a reference to Dorchester residents. 90.210.207.224 (talk) 22:43, 28 May 2012 (UTC)