The boundaries of Salisbury Plain have never been truly defined, and there is some difference of opinion as to its exact area. The river valleys surrounding it, and other downs and plains beyond them loosely define its … See more

The military training area covers roughly half of the plain (and makes up about 11% of Wiltshire). The army first conducted exercises on the … See more

• British Army Training Unit Suffield
• Geology of the United Kingdom
• Marconi's Law See more

Salisbury Plain is famous for its history and archaeology. In the Neolithic period, Stone Age people began to settle on the plain, most likely centred around the causewayed enclosure of Robin Hood's Ball. Large long barrows such as White Barrow and other … See more

Because of the large training areas inaccessible to the public, the plain is a wildlife haven, and home to two national nature reserves, … See more

• Salisbury Plain – Joint Nature Conservation Committee (JNCC)
• The Countryside Agency: Salisbury Plain and West Wiltshire Downs AONB See more