Content derived from research undertaken as part of the Victoria County History project
In the 17th century Amesbury was an important centre for the manufacture of clay pipes, quality of its products became famous far beyond the local
In the later 12th century the demesne of Amesbury manor included several pastures for cattle and in the early 13th century extensive several pastur
Church of St Mary & St Melor
Thursday market was granted in 1219 & 1252 to the lord of Amesbury manor, Saturday market in 1317 to Amesbury priory, Wednesday market in 1614
Stonehenge airfield landing ground between the Shrewton & Exeter roads west of Stonehenge was opened in 1917 for training bomber pilots.
