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The Atlas Obscura Guide To Wiltshire

13 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Wiltshire, England

Updated January 3, 2020

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Unusual Attractions in Wiltshire

Stones and Henge, respectively.

Wiltshire, England

Stonehenge

Famously misunderstood wonder of the ancient world
Longleat Maze and a viewing bridge

Wiltshire, England

Longleat Hedge Maze

The longest hedge maze in the world.
Old Wardour Castle

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Old Wardour Castle

Besieged by war, this castle ruin has crumbled into a peaceful picnic spot.
Avebury

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Avebury

The largest stone circle in the world has ended up bringing up more questions than it has answered.
Looking into the barrow from the entrance.

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West Kennet Long Barrow

It's possible to walk inside one of the largest Neolithic tombs in Britain.
Silbury Hill

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Silbury Hill

Europe's largest prehistoric mound – burial site of a legendary king?

Wiltshire, England

Woodhenge

The first archaeological site discovered by aerial photography.
Skeleton.

Wiltshire, England

The Skeletons of Stonehenge

Ancient human remains unearthed around the iconic monument.
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Stories About Wiltshire

Did lard help these megaliths make it to Stonehenge?

Does the Mystery of Stonehenge Involve Pig Fat?

New research says the megaliths may have been dragged to the site with the help of lard.
by Jessica Leigh Hester
July 17, 2019

Inside a Victorian Photo Shoot at Stonehenge

Early images of people enjoying and surveying the monument were recently released to the public for the first time.
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July 9, 2018
The ancient Uffington White Horse, carved over 3,000 years ago, was the first of England's many equine geoglyphs.

England’s Centuries-Old Fascination With Carving Giant Horses Into Hillsides

The country's unbridled enthusiasm for the trend even inspired the creation of the term “leucippotomy.”
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