Wiltshire History & Heritage
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Number of results: 80
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Royal Signals Museum
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Museum
BLANDFORD FORUM
From the sudden flare of flaming torches and the menacing glint of sunlight on polished shields to the use of ever more sophisticated microcomputers and satellite communications, the story of military communications is as dramatic and exciting as…
The Rifles Berkshire and Wiltshire Museum
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Museum
Salisbury
The Museum tells the story of the infantryman from the Seven Years War to the present day. On the same site The Rifleman’s Table can provide you with coffee or lunch, and the garden is a place in which to wander or to relax in.
St Michael's Church
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Church/Chapel
Chippenham
We would be delighted for visitors to come and see our lovely church and in particular the two stained glass windows
dedicated to RAF Lyneham ( which was unveiled by Her Majesty the Queen in 1990 ) and 47 Sqn.Wilton Windmill
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Windmill
Near Marlborough
Built in 1821, fully restored as a working windmill. Stoneground flour generally available for sale.
Iford Manor Gardens
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Garden
Iford, Near Bath
Breathtakingly pretty 18th-century manor surrounded by award-winning Italianate gardens.
Salisbury Arts Centre
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Arts Centre
Salisbury
Salisbury Arts Centre is a multi-artform venue dedicated to making imaginations fly. From theatre and dance to music, comedy, film and exhibitions: discover a vibrant hub of arts activity housed in a beautiful deconsecrated church building.
St Thomas' Church
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Church/Chapel
Salisbury
Historic church in the heart of Salisbury city centre complete with medieval doom painting.
Trowbridge Museum
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Museum
Trowbridge
Housed in the historic Home Mills, Trowbridge Museum offers an immersive journey through over a millennium of local history. Interactive exhibits and panoramic views from the upper floors provide insights into the town's evolution and its pivotal…
Pewsey White Horse
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Historic Site
Pewsey
The white horse was cut by volunteers from Pewsey Fire Brigade in 1937 to commemorate the Coronation of George VI. This current horse replaces a lost 18th century one.
Marlborough White Horse
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Historic Site
Marlborough
The Marlborough horse lies in the grounds of Marlborough College and is the smallest horse in Wiltshire. Cut in 1804 by a group of School boys the horse is best seen from the A4.
The Neeld Community & Arts Centre
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Type:
Arts Centre
Chippenham
After a refurbishment and improvement project by Chippenham Town Council in 2015, this beautiful Victorian forum has been transformed into a modern venue with comfortable tiered seating, a brand-new bar area and top-quality sound and light equipment…
Broad Town White Horse
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Historic Site
Broad Town
A chalk figure white horse measuring 86ft by 61ft situated on the hill to the east of the village of Broad Town was completed in 1863 by a local farmer William Simmonds.
Cherhill White Horse
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Historic Site
Calne
The second oldest of Wiltshire's White Horses, situated on the edge of Cherhill Down, off the A4.
Fovant Badges
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Historic Site
Salisbury
Regimental badges carved into the chalk downs above the village of Fovant.
All Saints' Church
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Church/Chapel
Westbury
All Saints' Church is the Parish church of Westbury. Standing in the centre of the town in a handsome churchyard surrounded by cottages and footpaths at the head of the market place.
Alton Barnes White Horse
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Historic Site
Pewsey
The Alton Barnes horse was cut in 1812 by Robert Pile on his own land.
Hackpen White Horse
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Historic Site
Broad Hinton
Measuring 90ft by 90ft the Hackpen Hill white horse was carved to commemorate the Coronation of Queen Victoria in 1838. This horse is stiuated just of the Ridgeway path.
Ludgershall Castle and Cross
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Historic Site
Ludgershall
The ruins of an early 12th century royal hunting palace and a late medieval cross.
Chapel Plaister Pilgrims Chapel
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Church/Chapel
Corsham
The Pilgrims’ Chapel at Chapel Plaister is a tiny, but unique part of our national heritage. It dates back to the 13th Century and stands beside what in previous times, was the principal route to the south west.
Woodhenge
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Type:
Historic Site
Larkhill, Salisbury
This monument consisted of six concentric rings of timber posts, now marked by concrete stumps, surrounded by a ditch with a bank on the outside.