St John's Priory complex [3]
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St John's Priory complex [3]
Image: © Michael Dibb Taken: 25 Aug 2021
St John’s Hospital was founded in 1195 and some fragments of the early buildings remain. Five dwellings and a chapel occupy the remains of the early buildings. 16 apartments in two blocks were constructed on the site in 1984. All are now part of the St John’s Priory social housing complex. Seen here is the gable end wall to number 5 with blocked arch lights and buttresses - see also Image - with the chapel on the left. 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
51.082204
Longitude
-1.867183