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The Atlas Obscura Guide To Salisbury

11 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Salisbury, England

Updated October 17, 2024
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Salisbury, England

Woodhenge

The first archaeological site discovered by aerial photography.
Skeleton.

Salisbury, England

The Skeletons of Stonehenge

Ancient human remains unearthed around the iconic monument.
Medieval Clock at Salisbury Cathedral.

Salisbury, England

Medieval Clock

The oldest working mechanical clock in the world.
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These are some seriously spooky trees.

Salisbury, England

The Witches Tree

Along a Roman road flanked with beech trees hides a tale of wizardry and xenophobia.

Salisbury, England

Mummified Hand at the Haunch of Venison

The twice-stolen hand of an alleged card cheat, with its final set of playing cards.
Parts of the walls of Old Sarum Castle still stand.

Salisbury, England

Old Sarum Castle

This modest relic, with rich history as a strategic fort through multiple eras.
High Street Gate

Salisbury, England

High Street Gate

This gate served as a small lock-up jail in the 14th century.
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One of the Welsh quarry excavation sites, Carn Goedog.

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And evidence for how the massive stones were removed.
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