Chester-le-Street is an ancient town in the northeast of England. It is in County Durham. Where it stands was a Roman fort called Concangis. This is the 'Chester' (from the Latin castra) of the town's name. 'Street' refers to the paved Roman road that ran north-south through the town. It is now called Front Street (shown at right).
Chester-le-Street is 7 miles (11 km) south of Newcastle upon Tyne and 8 miles (13 km) west of Sunderland. It is on the River Wear.
A: Chester-le-Street is located in the northeast of England, in County Durham.
A: The Roman fort was called Concangis.
A: 'Chester' comes from the Latin word 'castra' and refers to the Roman fort that was in the area where the town now stands.
A: 'Street' refers to the paved Roman road that ran north-south through the town.
A: The current name of the paved Roman road that ran through the town is Front Street.
A: Chester-le-Street is 7 miles (11 km) south of Newcastle upon Tyne.
A: Chester-le-Street is located on the River Wear.
