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The Close, SALISBURY, SP1 2ER

The South Canonry, now Bishop's House is number 71 The Close. An earlier building on the site was badly damaged in the Civil War and was and rebuilt circa 1665. There were major alterations in 1778, the early 19th century and in 1889. Listed, grade II, with details at: https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1023632 A cathedral was established at the Iron Age hillfort of Old Sarum by the Normans. In 1220 the cathedral was removed to the nearby plain and New Sarum (Salisbury) grew up around it, receiving a city charter in 1227. Located at the confluence of five rivers (Avon, Nadder, Ebble, Wylye and Bourne) the city is prone to flooding. Traffic between the ports of Southampton and Bristol, passes around the city's ring-road via the A36 causing much congestion.

The entrance to number 71 The Close from West Walk. The screen wall and gate piers are 19th century. The magnificent overthow with lantern is 18th or 19th century. Listed, grade II, with details at: https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1260983 A cathedral was established at the Iron Age hillfort of Old Sarum by the Normans. In 1220 the cathedral was removed to the nearby plain and New Sarum (Salisbury) grew up around it, receiving a city charter in 1227. Located at the confluence of five rivers (Avon, Nadder, Ebble, Wylye and Bourne) the city is prone to flooding. Traffic between the ports of Southampton and Bristol, passes around the city's ring-road via the A36 causing much congestion.

The south gate of Salisbury Cathedral.

West Walk House was built in 1987 in the style of the classical Tuscan order. A fine example of a medern house in a sensitive setting. A cathedral was established at the Iron Age hillfort of Old Sarum by the Normans. In 1220 the cathedral was removed to the nearby plain and New Sarum (Salisbury) grew up around it, receiving a city charter in 1227. Located at the confluence of five rivers (Avon, Nadder, Ebble, Wylye and Bourne) the city is prone to flooding. Traffic between the ports of Southampton and Bristol, passes around the city's ring-road via the A36 causing much congestion.

This fine stretch of wall along West Walk. about 6 ft high of flint rubble and stone with some brickwork and the stone gatepiers with ball finials is listed, grade II, with details at: https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1355818 A cathedral was established at the Iron Age hillfort of Old Sarum by the Normans. In 1220 the cathedral was removed to the nearby plain and New Sarum (Salisbury) grew up around it, receiving a city charter in 1227. Located at the confluence of five rivers (Avon, Nadder, Ebble, Wylye and Bourne) the city is prone to flooding. Traffic between the ports of Southampton and Bristol, passes around the city's ring-road via the A36 causing much congestion.

The gargoyle is on the corner of the Harnham Gate.

Alongside South or Harnham Gate are numbers 72 and 73 The Close. Number 72, nearest the camera, is 17th century, altered in the 19th century. Listed, grade II, with details at: https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1240553 Number 73 is 17th century and is listed, grade II*, with details at: https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1023634 A cathedral was established at the Iron Age hillfort of Old Sarum by the Normans. In 1220 the cathedral was removed to the nearby plain and New Sarum (Salisbury) grew up around it, receiving a city charter in 1227. Located at the confluence of five rivers (Avon, Nadder, Ebble, Wylye and Bourne) the city is prone to flooding. Traffic between the ports of Southampton and Bristol, passes around the city's ring-road via the A36 causing much congestion.

Interesting information on the plaque.

The southern exit from the cathedral close and, if you are on a bicycle or on foot only, an entrance as well.

De Vaux Place looking towards South or Harnham Gate. Number 73 The Close is to the left of the gate, number 74, South Gate House is to the right. See Image and Image A cathedral was established at the Iron Age hillfort of Old Sarum by the Normans. In 1220 the cathedral was removed to the nearby plain and New Sarum (Salisbury) grew up around it, receiving a city charter in 1227. Located at the confluence of five rivers (Avon, Nadder, Ebble, Wylye and Bourne) the city is prone to flooding. Traffic between the ports of Southampton and Bristol, passes around the city's ring-road via the A36 causing much congestion.