Wiltshire
“Wiltshire” by Julian Orbach, published by Yale University Press in 2021, is a comprehensive guide to the architectural heritage of Wiltshire, featuring 902 pages in English. This fully revised and updated volume includes hundreds of buildings in a new gazetteer, showcasing the rich architectural history of the region from prehistoric times to the present day.
Readers will find detailed descriptions of significant structures, including iconic landmarks such as Stonehenge and Salisbury Cathedral, as well as notable examples from various architectural periods like Elizabethan and Palladian styles. The book covers a wide range of buildings, from public and commercial structures to religious sites and regional landmarks, making it an invaluable resource for both visitors and residents interested in the architectural diversity of Wiltshire.
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The indispensable guide to the architectural heritage of Wiltshire
With hundreds of buildings added to the new gazetteer, this volume offers a fully revised and updated guide to Wiltshire. From prehistoric Stonehenge and thirteenth-century Salisbury Cathedral, to Elizabethan Longleat, Palladian Wilton and landscaped gardens of Stourhead, the buildings of Wiltshire represent the best of every period of English architecture. Towns range from Marlborough with its sweeping High Street to Bradford-on-Avon, rich in the architectural legacy of clothiers’ houses. Villages include the exceptional Lacock in the shadow of its abbey’s remains as well as Avebury, where the houses sit within the famous stone circle. This volume, covering structures as diverse as garden follies and railway workers’ housing is an essential reference for visitors and residents alike.
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