Stonehenge is a prehistoric monument in Wiltshire, England, two miles (3 km) west of Amesbury. It consists of a ring of standing stones, each around 13 feet (4.0 m) high, seven feet (2.1 m) wide, and weighing around 25 tons. The stones are set within earthworks in the middle of the most dense complex of Neolithic and Bronze Age monuments in England, including several hundred burial mounds.
Salisbury Cathedral, formally known as the Cathedral Church of the Blessed Virgin Mary, is an Anglican cathedral in Salisbury, England. The cathedral is regarded as one of the leading examples of Early English architecture. Its main body was completed in 38 years, from 1220 to 1258. The cathedral has the tallest church spire in the United Kingdom, at 404 feet (123 m).
Old Sarum is the site of the earliest settlement of Salisbury in England. It is an Iron Age hill fort strategically located on a hill about two miles north of modern Salisbury. It was abandoned by the Romans in the 4th century AD and later reused as a medieval castle and cathedral. The ruins of Old Sarum today consist of earthworks only.
Stonehenge is a prehistoric monument in Wiltshire, England, believed to have been constructed between 3000 BC and 2000 BC. The monument was built in several phases and its purpose remains a mystery. It is believed to have been used for religious and ceremonial purposes. The stones themselves are thought to have been brought from Wales, over 150 miles (240 km) away.
Wiltshire is known for its locally produced cheeses, including the famous Wiltshire Loaf. Other local specialties include Wiltshire cured ham, and Wiltshire lardy cake, a sweet, sticky bread made with lard, sugar, and dried fruit.