Malmesbury, Medieval market town in Wiltshire, England
Malmesbury is a medieval market town situated on elevated ground in Wiltshire, surrounded by the Bristol Avon River and its tributary. The natural water barriers and hill position shaped how the settlement developed and was defended.
The settlement began as an Iron Age fort before being granted market status prior to the Norman conquest. Its recognition in the 1086 Domesday Book confirmed its importance as an established town.
The town center draws locals and visitors throughout the week for shopping and gatherings around its historic core. This forms the heart of where people spend time together and maintain traditions.
The town is best explored on foot, as the center is compact and easy to navigate through. Visiting on a Friday is worthwhile to see the weekly farmers market where local producers offer fresh goods.
A monk named Eilmer made an unusual attempt in 1010 by jumping from a tower and gliding through the air for a considerable distance. This early aviation experiment remains one of history's first documented attempts at human flight.
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Malmesbury Abbey
85 m
Abbey House Gardens
153 m
The Old Bell Hotel and Restaurant
50 m
Malmesbury Market Cross
151 m
St Aldhelm's Roman Catholic Church
320 mMalmesbury Castle
132 m
Town Hall
233 m
The Rose And Crown Public House
484 m
Malmesbury War Memorial
146 mArch In Garden To South Of Abbey House
151 m
St Pauls Bell Tower
106 m
70 And 72, High Street
430 m
St Marys Hall
186 m
92, High Street
472 m
76 And 78, High Street
446 m
Abbey House Water Tower
168 m
94, High Street
474 m
18 And 20, St Johns Street
457 m
25 And 27, Horsefair
236 m
Abbey House and attached rear wall
152 m
Tower House
243 m8, Gloucester Street
145 m
Numbers 3 And 5 And Attached Wall
138 mKings House And Attached Garden And Front Terrace Walls And Railings
364 m9, Oxford Street
198 mNumber 6 And Attached Outbuildings
179 mOld Brewery House And Attached Gateway, Walls, Piers And Railings
159 m
Court House To Rear Of Number 27 And Attached Wall
497 mDiscover hidden gems everywhere you go!
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