Where was the first permanent British settlement in North America?

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Jamestown, Virginia was the first permanent British settlement in North America. It was established by the Virginia Company in 1607. Newfoundland was briefly settled by the British in the 16th century but did not become a permanent settlement. Roanoke was established in 1585 but disappeared without a trace, earning it the nickname "The Lost Colony." The Massachusetts Bay Colony was established in 1628, several years after Jamestown.

Where Was the First Permanent British Settlement in North America