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Stourhead Estate

World-famous 18th-century landscape garden, Palladian mansion, parkland, woods and chalk downs. Lying in secluded privacy in its own valley, Stourhead features one of the finest landscape gardens in...

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Wilton House

Wilton House opened its doors to the general public on the 1st May 1951 and this 460 year old building with its history, architecture, art treasures and 21 acres of gardens and parkland has attracted...

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Devizes Castle

Originally founded by Bishop Osmund of Salisbury between 1078-1099, the castle passed to royal hands when it was siezed by King Stephen from Bishop Bigod in 1139. Even then it was described as one of...

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Ludgershall Castle

The ruins and earthworks of a royal castle dating mainly from the 12th and 13th centuries, frequently used as a hunting lodge. The remains of the medieval cross stand in the centre of the village. (EH)...

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Old Sarum

Old Sarum is situated about 3 km from Salisbury, at the west end of a westward facing chalk spur overlooking the River Avon. The site comprises of a multivallate Iron Age hillfort, evidence for...

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Old Wardour Castle

Set in the peaceful Wiltshire countryside beside a lake, Old Wardour Castle, near Tisbury was once one of the most daring and innovative homes in Britain. It was built in the 14th century as a lightly...

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Castle Combe

Motte and four baileys with the remains of a stone keep. Constructed by the de Dunstanvilles during the early 12th century. Disused by 1392 when it was divide into tenements. In three of the baileys...

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