Marlborough and Eastern Wiltshire
Marlborough and Eastern Wiltshire by John Chandler, published by Hobnob Press in 2001, offers a detailed exploration of the historical landscape and communities of eastern Wiltshire. This edition spans 274 pages and is presented in English. The book focuses on the preservation efforts surrounding Avebury’s renowned stone circle, detailing a policy from the 1930s to the 1970s that led to the demolition of properties, including medieval cottages, within the monument.
Readers will find that this volume comprises 34 parish histories, each shedding light on the unique characteristics of the region, which includes the Marlborough Downs, Savernake Forest, and the Kennet and Upper Bourne Valley. Through these narratives, the book introduces the landscape and the people who have shaped this area, providing insights into its historical significance and cultural heritage.
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In a bid to preserve and enhance Avebury’s famous stone circle, a policy was in force from the 1930s to the 1970s that sanctioned the demolition of properties within the monument, including medieval cottages. Avebury is the subject of one of the 34 parish histories that comprise this volume introducing the landscape and people of the eastern borderland of Wiltshire, encompassing most of the Marlborough Downs, Savernake Forest, the Kennet and Upper Bourne Valley and the principal town of Marlborough.
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