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Wiltshire
Wiltshire (abbreviated Wilts) is a county in south west England. Wiltshire is landlocked and borders the counties of Somerset, Dorset, Hampshire, Gloucestershire, Oxfordshire and Berkshire, and contains the unitary authority of Swindon. The county town is Trowbridge, situated in the west of the county. The county covers 858,931 acres (3476 km˛). The county is characterised by its high downland and wide valleys. Wiltshire is particularly well-known for its pre-Roman archaeology, and Salisbury Plain is famous as the location of Stonehenge and other ancient landmarks. The city of Salisbury is notable for its cathedral. Quick links to some towns and cities in Wiltshire:
Selected places of interest:
Dorset, Somerset, Devon, Wiltshire Copyright © 2006 Wiltshire at Angielski co uk |