Westbury, Market town and civil parish in western Wiltshire, England
Westbury is a market town in Wiltshire situated in a valley beneath the chalk downlands of Salisbury Plain. The settlement spreads across this lowland area, with limestone hills forming its natural backdrop.
The settlement is recorded in the Domesday Book of 1086 as a royal estate and was granted town status in the 15th century. It lost this formal status in the 19th century but continued to function as a trading center.
The All Saints Church reflects medieval craftsmanship through its bell tower, which still rings for local celebrations and services. These bells have shaped the soundscape of Westbury for centuries and remain central to community life.
The railway station provides connections to London and Wales, while the A350 road links directly to the M4 motorway. Visitors can arrive by train or car and use Westbury as a base for exploring the wider region.
The Westbury White Horse is a chalk figure on the hillside created in the 18th century and later reinforced with concrete. This figure remains visible from across the valley and has become a defining landmark of the landscape.
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