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Marlborough, Wiltshire

Marlborough (11 Pictures) in the county of Wiltshire

(11.2 miles, 18.0 km, direction N of Compton)

Dramatic chalk downs extend from Berkshire into rural Wiltshire, they are particularly rich in pre-historic remains and shelter a wealth of charming market towns and pretty.....

The Red Lion

Avebury (171 Pictures) a Picturesque Village in the county of Wiltshire

(11.4 miles, 18.3 km, direction N of Compton)

The village of Avebury is world famous for its spectacular stone circle, which some consider more spectacular than Stonehenge. The pretty village also has a 15th century church,.....

Salisbury, Wiltshire. January 2005

Salisbury (276 Pictures) a Historic City in the county of Wiltshire

(13.7 miles, 22.0 km, direction S of Compton)

The soaring grace of Salisbury Cathedral's slender spire rises majestically over the town. Higher than any other in the land, at 404 feet, the spire can be seen against the.....

Bridge and Reflections

Lacock (150 Pictures) a Picturesque Village in the county of Wiltshire

(16.7 miles, 26.8 km, direction NW of Compton)

Gatherings of graceful medieval houses line the streets of Lacock..

Shopping Centre, Trowbridge, Wiltshire. Summer 2004

Trowbridge (148 Pictures) a Historic Market Town in the county of Wiltshire

(17.6 miles, 28.3 km, direction W of Compton)

Trowbridge is a historic town crammed with attractive stone buildings. It originated as a settlement along the Biss and flourished from the wool and weaving trades and from these periods there remain many magnificent merchant houses...

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A picture of Stonehenge

Stonehenge (173 Pictures)

(6.2 miles, 9.9 km, direction S)

Stonehenge is one of the most famous prehistoric monuments in the world and one of England's most iconic landmarks, consisting.....

Ludgershall Castle, Wiltshire

Ludgershall Castle (10 Pictures)

(8.2 miles, 13.2 km, direction E)

Romantic, ruined motte and bailey castle, with building works in stone. Parts of the castle date to the 12th-century, it was.....

A picture of Crofton Beam Engines

Crofton Beam Engines (2 Pictures)

(10.5 miles, 16.9 km, direction NE)

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Silbury Hill - ancient burial ground

Silbury Hill (20 Pictures)

(10.8 miles, 17.4 km, direction N)

There are many fanciful theories about Silbury Hill, the massive conical hill described as the highest artificial mound in.....

Avebury Ring, Wiltshire

Avebury Ring (61 Pictures)

(10.8 miles, 17.4 km, direction N)

This is the largest and one of the most spectacular stone circles in the world, it certainly eclipses Stonehenge, for not only is.....

Entrance to Avebury Manor, Wiltshire

Avebury Manor & Garden (12 Pictures)

(11.7 miles, 18.9 km, direction N)

Avebury Manor is a 16th century manor house built on the site of an old monastery. The rich interior of the house shows original.....

Wilton House, Salisbury

Wilton House (19 Pictures)

(13.5 miles, 21.7 km, direction S)

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