Visit Old Sarum - English Heritage
Conquer the medieval castle and stand where Salisbury’s original cathedral once stood. Unearth over 2,000 years of history - find out how the Romans, Normans and Saxons have all left their mark on this atmospheric landscape. Get ready for more than just history.
Old Sarum Castle - Wikipedia
Old Sarum Castle, formerly known as Seresberi Castle, is an 11th century motte-and-bailey castle built in Old Sarum, Wiltshire. It was originally built in timber and it was eventually built in stone, of which the ruins can be seen today.
History of Old Sarum - English Heritage
Old Sarum is one of the most enthralling and historically important sites in southern England. Uniquely, it combines a medieval royal castle and cathedral within an Iron Age fortification, and for 150 years was a major centre of both secular and ecclesiastical government.
Old Sarum - Wikipedia
A reconstruction of Old Sarum in the 12th century, housed at Salisbury Cathedral. Old Sarum, in Wiltshire, South West England, is the ruined and deserted site of the earliest settlement of Salisbury.
Old Sarum - History and Facts | History Hit
Feb 18, 2021 · Old Sarum is one of the most important historic sites in southern England: a precursor to the modern day city of Salisbury, Old Sarum was home to a royal castle, cathedral, and was a major centre of government (both ecclesiastical and secular).
Old Sarum: A Tapestry of Iron Age, Roman, and Medieval …
Oct 12, 2024 · Old Sarum, situated near Salisbury in Wiltshire, England, is one of Britain’s most historically rich and multifaceted sites. Its story stretches back to the Iron Age and continues through the Roman, Saxon, and medieval periods, showcasing the …
Old Sarum Prices and Opening Times - English Heritage
Things to See and Do. Events. History. Group Visits. School Visits. Prices and Opening times for Old Sarum. BOOK AHEAD AND SAVE 15% You can book online until 8.45am on the day of your visit. You can still buy a ticket when you arrive, but you won’t get the discount.
Old Sarum Castle - Atlas Obscura
Feb 7, 2024 · Discover Old Sarum Castle in Salisbury, England: This modest relic, with rich history as a strategic fort through multiple eras.
Old Sarum: The Complete Guide - TripSavvy
Jun 26, 2019 · This guide has you need to know to visit Old Sarum — an Iron Age fort, among many other things — including what to do and how to get there.
8 facts about Old Sarum – an Iron Age fort, Roman ... - HistoryExtra
Dec 4, 2014 · Old Sarum is the site of the earliest settlement of Salisbury. It is two miles north of where the city now stands The Romans, Normans and Saxons all left their mark there: Old Sarum was used as an Iron Age hillfort between about 400 BC and AD 43 – one of the largest in England – before being occupied shortly after the Roman conquest of ...