- Salisbury is a town in Wiltshire on the confluence of the rivers Avon and Nadder.
- It is noted for its Norman Cathedral completed in 1258 CE.
History
- Two miles north of Salisbury is the Bronze Age site of Old Sarum.
- The Romans built a Hill Fort on the site called Sorviodunum.
- It was hub for several Roman Roads including the Portway.
Moving the Cathedral
- Salisbury Cathedral was originally built in 1078 inside Old Sarum fort.
- It was later moved stone by stone to its current position by 1331, and the town of Salisbury was built around it.
Nearby Bronze Age Sites
- Stonehenge lies 8 miles (13km) to the northwest.
- Old Sarum lies 2 miles (3km) to the north.
- Avebury lies 28 miles (45km) to the north.
Salisbury Cathedral