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The districts of England are a level of subnational division of England used for the purposes of local government. ...
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Wilton is a town in Wiltshire, (of which it was once the county town), England, with a rich heritage dating back to the Anglo-Saxons. Today it is dwarfed by its larger and more famous neighbour, Salisbury, but still has a range of notable shops and attractions, including Wilton House. Wiltshire (abbreviated Wilts) is a large southern English county. ...
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Jones and de Causs South Front and the Palladian Bridge (1736/7), in a view of circa 1820 Wilton House is an English country house situated at Wilton near Salisbury in Wiltshire. ...
The River Wylye meets the River Nadder at Wilton. The River Wylye is a tributary of the River Avon in Wiltshire. ...
The River Nadder is one of the famous chalk stream rivers of southern England, much sought after by fly fishermen because of its clear waters and abundance of brown trout. ...
History
The history of Wilton dates back to the Anglo-Saxons in the 8th century, and by the late 9th century (if not before) it was the capital of 'Wiltunscire', a region within the ancient Kingdom of Wessex. It remained the administrative centre of Wiltshire until the 11th century, however. Wilton was of significant importance to the church, with the founding of Wilton Abbey in 771. A decisive battle against the Danish armies was fought there by King Alfred in 871. For other uses, see Anglo-Saxon. ...
(7th century — 8th century — 9th century — other centuries) Events The Iberian peninsula is taken by Arab and Berber Muslims, thus ending the Visigothic rule, and starting almost 8 centuries of Muslim presence there. ...
As a means of recording the passage of time the 9th century was the century that lasted from 801 to 900. ...
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As a means of recording the passage of time, the 11th century was that century which lasted from 1001 to 1100. ...
Wikisource has original text related to this article: Wilton Abbey Wilton Abbey is a Benedictine convent in Wiltshire, England, three miles from Salisbury. ...
Events December 4 - Austrasian King Carloman dies, leaving his brother Charlemagne king of the now complete Frank kingdom (Pope Leo III crowned Charlemagne Emperor of the Franks at Rome on Christmas Day, 800). ...
Despite further attacks, Wilton remained a prosperous town, as recorded in the Domesday book. The building of Salisbury Cathedral nearby, however, proved Wilton's downfall, as Salisbury, with a new bridge over the River Avon, provided a convenient bypass around Wilton on the trade routes. A line drawing entitled Domesday Book from Andrew Williamss Historic Byways and Highways of Old England. ...
Salisbury Cathedral from the Bishops Grounds by John Constable c. ...
The River Avon is a river in the county of Hampshire in the south of England. ...
Wilton Abbey was surrendered to Henry VIII in 1539 during the Dissolution of the Monasteries, and in 1541 much of the estate was granted to the Earl of Pembroke, upon which Wilton House was built. Wikisource has original text related to this article: Wilton Abbey Wilton Abbey is a Benedictine convent in Wiltshire, England, three miles from Salisbury. ...
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Jones and de Causs South Front and the Palladian Bridge (1736/7), in a view of circa 1820 Wilton House is an English country house situated at Wilton near Salisbury in Wiltshire. ...
By the 17th century, weaving had become a large trade, and the carpet industry began in 1741, when two French weavers were brought in by Lord Pembroke to teach the locals new techniques. Carpet weaving prospered until 1815, when peace following the Napoleonic wars introduced European competition. The Wilton Royal Carpet Factory was founded at the turn of the century, with the help of Lord Pembroke, to rescue the previous carpet factory that had fallen into financial difficulty. The carpet factory continued to operate until 1995, when it finally closed after a takeover. (16th century - 17th century - 18th century - more centuries) As a means of recording the passage of time, the 17th century was that century which lasted from 1601-1700. ...
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Wilton had two railway stations, opened in 1856 (from Westbury) and 1859 (from London), leading to increased prosperity. Both stations are now closed, with the nearest being Salisbury. 1856 was a leap year starting on Tuesday (see link for calendar). ...
, Westbury is a town and civil parish (population 11,135 in the 2001 census) in the west of the English county of Wiltshire, most famous for the Westbury White Horse. ...
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Exterior of Salisbury railway station Salisbury Station is a railway station serving the city of Salisbury, UK. The station is the crossing point of the West of England Main Line between London and Exeter and the Wessex Main Line between Bristol and Southampton. ...
Church of St Mary and St Nicholas
Church of St Mary and St Nicholas, Wilton Perhaps the most striking building in the centre of Wilton is the Church of St Mary and St Nicholas. This large church built between 1841 and 1844 at the instigation of the Countess of Pembroke and her son, Baron Herbert of Lea, the architect was Thomas Henry Wyatt. The church is enormous for its surroundings, representing the wealth of its benefactors, built in Romanesque style, with considerable Byzantine influences. Image File history File links Metadata Size of this preview: 800 × 600 pixelsFull resolution (1600 × 1200 pixel, file size: 480 KB, MIME type: image/jpeg)The Church of St Mary and St Nicholas, Wilton, Wiltshire, UK. Photo taken by me 2005-08-19. ...
Image File history File links Metadata Size of this preview: 800 × 600 pixelsFull resolution (1600 × 1200 pixel, file size: 480 KB, MIME type: image/jpeg)The Church of St Mary and St Nicholas, Wilton, Wiltshire, UK. Photo taken by me 2005-08-19. ...
Gabriel delivering the Annunciation to Mary. ...
Saint Nicholas, also known as Nikolaus in Germany and Sinterklaas (a contracted form of Sint Nicolaas) in the Netherlands and Flanders, is the common name for the historical Saint Nicholas of Myra, who lived in 4th century Byzantine Anatolia, (now in modern Turkey) and had a reputation for secret gift...
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Statue Of Sidney Herbert at Waterloo Place London Sidney Herbert, 1st Baron Herbert of Lea (16 September 1810 - 2 August 1861) was an English statesman. ...
Thomas Henry Wyatt, a British architect, (9 May 1807 - 5 August 1880)[1]. He had a prolific and distinguished career, being elected President of the Royal Institute of British Architects 1870-73[2]and awarded their Royal Gold Medal for Architecture in 1873[3]. His reputation during his lifetime was...
South transept of Tournai Cathedral, Belgium, 12th century. ...
Byzantine architecture is the architecture of the Byzantine Empire. ...
The most notable feature of the church, at least from the exterior, is the 105ft campanile. Many of the materials used the church's construction was imported from Europe, including marble columns from Italy and 12th and 13th century stained glass from France. A campanile (pronounced []) is, especially in Italy, a free-standing bell tower (Italian campana, bell), often adjacent to a church or cathedral. ...
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(11th century - 12th century - 13th century - other centuries) As a means of recording the passage of time, the 12th century was that century which lasted from 1101 to 1200. ...
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Strictly speaking, stained glass is glass that has been painted with silver stain and then fired. ...
External links - Wilton community history
- Church of St Mary and St Nicholas information
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