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The 10 Best Ancient Ruins in Wiltshire, England
Discover the best top things to do in Wiltshire, United Kingdom including Bincknoll Castle, Avebury Stone Circle, West Kennet Long Barrow, Devils Den, West Kennet Avenue, Stonehenge, Castle Hillfort, Swanborough Tump, Silbury Hill, Clarendon Palace.
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1. Bincknoll Castle
2. Avebury Stone Circle
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4.5 based on 2,291 reviews
This mysterious stone circle is thought to have been constructed in Neolithic times between 2500 to 2000 BC by The Beaker people, who might have played a major role in the formation of another eerie ancient site at Stonehenge.
Reviewed By F5904TEianm - Ashbourne, United Kingdom
In many ways more impressive than Stonehenge, and such a lot to see. It's great to get up close and walk amongst and indeed touch the stones, also a beautiful picturesque village with pub, church, manor house and museum barn. Easily enough for a half day, or perhaps a full day. If you enjoy walking and exploring our history, a 5 mile circuit also taking in Silbury Hill and West Kennet Long Barrow makes a full and fine day!
3. West Kennet Long Barrow
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4.5 based on 360 reviews
Reviewed By 71flojo - Newbury, United Kingdom
Nice 10-15 min walk from lay by mostly uphill to the Long Barrow which has large stones at the entrance where you can squeeze past to enter the chambers. It is very dark inside but can see several rooms branching off. Worth a look inside. Standing on the top of the site is a lovely view of Silbury Hill in the distance.
4. Devils Den
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4.5 based on 10 reviews
Reviewed By DaveWomble - Chippenham, United Kingdom
This is one of those deserted places with a startling piece of ancient history. A remarkable place to visit. The cap stone is enormous - I read somewhere that it is 17 tonnes - and somewhat extraordinary nested in a valley which is fairly remote from other places. If you want a special experience with stones, this is it. I walked up the steep hill from Fyfield and then back down to the Den, and then walked back along the flat (shorter distance) to the A4 a little further East towards Marlborough (SU 156 688). This is the easiest route but you’ll need wellies after heavy rain because it was flooded for a short distance.
5. West Kennet Avenue
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4.5 based on 68 reviews
Reviewed By trin0209 - Marden, United Kingdom
Lots of stones. In two rows. Handy to walk down on the way to the circle or for GCSE photo projects on a Misty morning.
6. Stonehenge
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4.0 based on 14,218 reviews
One of the most important survivals of prehistoric England, Stonehenge consists of a group of huge rough-cut stones, some more than 20 feet high, arranged in two concentric circles.
Reviewed By 331buffyb
Excellent Visitors Centre. Well laid out, informative, friendly and helpful staff (which bearing in mind the sheer number of tourists they are dealing with is a miracle!) Really enjoyed seeing this finally and an excellent audio guide which our 9 year old also enjoyed. Numbers of people slightly annoying from time to time but what can you do.... that's life. highly recommended.
7. Castle Hillfort
8. Swanborough Tump
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4.0 based on 3 reviews
9. Silbury Hill
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4.0 based on 293 reviews
Reviewed By Mabel-the-Westie - Wiltshire, United Kingdom
Stopped here for a bite to eat in our small campervan on the way back from our short break away. Car park has nice shaded area underneath trees. A short, flat walk to the viewpoint with an information sign about the hill and it’s history. Lovely spot for a picnic or to stretch your legs. There is also a nice walk and views of the hill from nearby West Kennet Longbarrow and that’s worth a stop too.
10. Clarendon Palace
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4.0 based on 2 reviews
