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This chapter contains only an endnote explaining the derivation of the name Barchester from the Roman 'Baronum Castrum' and the episcopal signature 'Barnum'.
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This chapter contains only an endnote explaining the derivation of the name Barchester from the Roman 'Baronum Castrum' and the episcopal signature 'Barnum'.
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“Baronum Castrum having been the old Roman name from which the modern Barchester is derived, the bishops of the diocese have always signed themselves Barnum.”
The ancient Roman name Baronum Castrum evolved into the modern name Barchester, and as a result, the bishops of the diocese have traditionally signed their names as Barnum.
Explains the etymological and historical connection between the Roman name and the episcopal signature.
