Cirencester's reputation as a centre of tribal government and a civitas capital led to quick romanisation of the area and resulting concentration of wealth. Chedworth's location in the Cotswolds and the valley of the River Coln was important for agriculture.
Cirencester's reputation as a hub of tribal governance and civitas capital spurred rapid Romanization of the region, concentrating wealth. Chedworth's position in the Cotswolds and the Coln Valley was crucial for agriculture.