Old
Sarum - A Site That is Even Older Than Salisbury Town Itself
Old Sarum, is almost
two miles north of Salisbury itself but is easily accessible by autobus
or automobile. It’s a ruin of the colonisation that William
The Conqueror had built many centuries ago you’ll
snatch a glimpse of the remains of the Norman munitions, the
foundations of the old Cathedral. Interestingly, Old Sarum is thought
to have had small towns as long ago as 300BC where a hill fort was
established there are was the centre of trade and life (this was the
ancient root of Salisbury).
You’ll
also enjoy remarkable views of Salisbury and the surrounding
countryside from here, which alone is worth the travel. If you plan on
visiting Stonehenge too, you can get a discounted deal for Old Sarum
from the Salisbury holidaymaker info centre.
Old Sarum is reached
via an entranceway between two banks believed to date back to the
iron age during the decree of the Normans the old motte and
bailey castle were built. In 1092 the first (original) cathedral was built
on the Old Sarum site, but regrettably razed within a week of
being finished. It wasn’t until 1219 that Bishop Richard
Poore resolved to construct a new Cathedral which we now
recognise as Salisbury Cathedral.
Old Sarum
is even older and more historic than Salisbury Cathedral and the
town even though you can only see a few remains of the
structures that at one time stood upon Old Sarum, the land site is
however a must-see on your visit to Salisbury.
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