Moonraking - LandscapeYou are in: Wiltshire > Moonraking > Landscape Chalk downland combines gracefully with low lying pastures while Wiltshire's woodland and forests are reminders of the county's feudal past.  It's now possible to explore the landscape around Stonehenge without leaving your computer.  Not only a stronghold, Wardour was once an impressive residence, dominated by its location.  Stonehenge is probably one of the most recognisable monuments in the Wiltshire and the world.  Silbury Hill is the largest artificial prehistoric mound in Europe and stands 40 metres high.  One of Wiltshire's ancient 'Royal Forests' much beloved by Norman kings.  West Kennett Long Barrow dates back to 3500 BC and is one of the largest barrows in the country.  Described as Britain's Oldest Road, the Ridgeway follows the hills from Wiltshire to Hertfordshire.  Old Sarum started life as a huge Iron Age hillfort and saw occupation by Romans, Saxons and Normans.  Avebury stone circle, which dates from 2800 BC onwards, is designated a World Heritage Site. You are in: Wiltshire > Moonraking > Landscape |
