Wiltshire

Wiltshire (abbreviated Wilts) is a large southern English county. Considered as a ceremonial county, it is landlocked and borders the counties of Hampshire, Dorset, Somerset, Gloucestershire, Oxfordshire and Berkshire, and contains the unitary authority of Swindon. The county town is Trowbridge, situated in the west of the county at {{coor dms|51|19|11|N|2|12|32|W|}}. The county covers 84,612,062 acres (3476 km²)

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English county - Ceremonial county - Hampshire - Dorset - Somerset - Gloucestershire - Oxfordshire - Berkshire - Unitary authority - Swindon - County town - Trowbridge - Acre

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The county is characterised by its high downland and wide valleys. Salisbury Plain is famous as the location of Stonehenge and other ancient landmarks. The city of Salisbury is notable for its cathedral.

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Downland - Valley - Salisbury Plain - Stonehenge - Salisbury - Cathedral

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The county is named after the river Wylye, which is one of eight rivers that drain the county.

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