A historical region of western England on the Welsh border. It was part of the kingdom of Mercia during Anglo-Saxon times.

历史地区，与威尔士接壤，在盎格鲁-撒剋逊时代是麦西亚王国的一部分。

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On the site of the Roman city Glevum, it was the Saxon capital of Mercia and is today a market town and industrial center. Population, 91,600.

位于古罗马城市格莱昂旧址，是撒克逊人的首都梅尔西亚，今天是一集镇和工业中心。

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The Mercians were aggressive border raiders-mercia takes its name from the Old English mierce, meaning "frontier people" -which may account for the apparent range of regional styles in the hoard.

莫西亚人是边界上极具攻击性的掠夺者——莫西亚名字的由来是古英语中的mierce，意思是“拓荒者”——这很能够证明此次出土窖藏的地域属性。

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Supt Ivan Powell from West Mercia Police said the forces were working closely together.

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West Mercia Police is yet to decide if the officer will face disciplinary procedures.

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The pistol and ammunition were found by West Mercia Police at Nightingale's Hereford accommodation.

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