Wilton features [5]
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Wilton features [5]
Image: © Michael Dibb Taken: 25 Aug 2021
Opposite the parish church and in front of the former school (now a community centre) stands these fine quadrant walls. Constructed circa 1875 of brick with stone piers and brick pierced parapet. See also Image Listed, grade II, with details at: https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1199736 A former county town, Wilton is situated some 2¾ miles west of Salisbury on the confluence of the River Nadder and the River Wylye. The town grew around Wilton Abbey, founded in the 8th century, and was the administrative capital of Wiltshire until the 11th century. The town declined in importance after Salisbury Cathedral was built. The town is renowned for carpet manufacture, which began in 1741 when two French weavers were brought in and a carpet factory continued to operate until 1995. The country estate of Wilton House is an integral part of the town.
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Image Location
Latitude
51.081213
Longitude
-1.865358