Knook Down

Downs, Moorland in Wiltshire

England

Knook Down

Knook Military Camp — Knook Military Camp Credit: Anthony Parkes

Knook Down is a rural area located in Wiltshire, England, known for its picturesque downs and moorland landscapes. Situated near the village of Knook, this area is characterized by rolling hills, open fields, and scattered patches of woodland, offering stunning views of the surrounding countryside.

The downs of Knook Down are home to a variety of flora and fauna, including wildflowers, grasses, and birds such as skylarks and meadow pipits. The moorland areas are rich in biodiversity, with heather, gorse, and bracken providing habitat for insects, reptiles, and small mammals.

Visitors to Knook Down can enjoy walking, hiking, and birdwatching in this peaceful and unspoiled natural setting. The area is also popular with cyclists and horse riders, who can explore the network of trails and bridleways that crisscross the countryside.

Overall, Knook Down offers a tranquil retreat for those seeking to experience the beauty of the Wiltshire countryside, with its rolling downs and expansive moorland providing a peaceful escape from the hustle and bustle of urban life.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 51.191285/-2.0729294 or Grid Reference ST9543. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Knook Military Camp

Knook Military Camp

Knook Camp

Knook Camp

Old Milepost by Park Street, Heytesbury parish Cast iron post by the UC road, in parish of HEYTESBURY (WEST WILTSHIRE District), Park Street; Heytesbury; 100m West of junction with the A350, in blocked-off pedestrian section of road, on South side of road. C&amp;M Classical iron casting, erected by the Warminster turnpike trust in the 19th century.

Inscription reads:-
SALISBURY
17
WARMINSTER
4

Grade II listed.
List Entry Number: 1364352 <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1364352" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1364352">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>

Milestone Society National ID: WI_SAWM17.

Old Milepost by Park Street, Heytesbury parish

Cast iron post by the UC road, in parish of HEYTESBURY (WEST WILTSHIRE District), Park Street; Heytesbury; 100m West of junction with the A350, in blocked-off pedestrian section of road, on South side of road. C&M Classical iron casting, erected by the Warminster turnpike trust in the 19th century. Inscription reads:- SALISBURY 17 WARMINSTER 4 Grade II listed. List Entry Number: 1364352 Link

Milestone Society National ID: WI_SAWM17.

Straw bales South of the B390.

Straw bales

South of the B390.

B390 west of Chitterne Heading towards Heytesbury.

B390 west of Chitterne

Heading towards Heytesbury.

Heytesbury exit from Imber ranges The gate is open and unmanned on the last day of the August public access period. Strictly the route closes at 8 a.m. the following day, but it is unlikely the general public will make use of the overnight opportunity.

Heytesbury exit from Imber ranges

The gate is open and unmanned on the last day of the August public access period. Strictly the route closes at 8 a.m. the following day, but it is unlikely the general public will make use of the overnight opportunity.

Straw bales, Heytesbury West of the Imber road.

Straw bales, Heytesbury

West of the Imber road.

B390 The B390 runs 8 miles across Salisbury Plain from Heytesbury to Shrewton.
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B390

The B390 runs 8 miles across Salisbury Plain from Heytesbury to Shrewton. Link

Ansty Hill The B390 runs 8 miles across Salisbury Plain from Heytesbury to Shrewton.
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Ansty Hill

The B390 runs 8 miles across Salisbury Plain from Heytesbury to Shrewton. Link

B390 The B390 runs 8 miles across Salisbury Plain from Heytesbury to Shrewton.
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B390

The B390 runs 8 miles across Salisbury Plain from Heytesbury to Shrewton. Link

A36 The A36 is the principal route from Bristol and Wales to the central south coast. It runs 65 miles from Totton to Bath, via Salisbury.
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A36

The A36 is the principal route from Bristol and Wales to the central south coast. It runs 65 miles from Totton to Bath, via Salisbury. Link

Heytesbury, footpath Continuing from Park Street to A36. The former road (to the left) has been removed, as the village has been by-passed.

Heytesbury, footpath

Continuing from Park Street to A36. The former road (to the left) has been removed, as the village has been by-passed.

Heytesbury, military road From the village to Imber, across the Salisbury Plain Military Training Area. The road is only occasionally open to civilian traffic.

Heytesbury, military road

From the village to Imber, across the Salisbury Plain Military Training Area. The road is only occasionally open to civilian traffic.

Heytesbury, downland Seen from the military road.

Heytesbury, downland

Seen from the military road.

Heytesbury, warning sign On the military road to Imber, opened occasionally by MoD: <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/625489/August__2017_Newsletter.pdf" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/625489/August__2017_Newsletter.pdf">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>

Heytesbury, warning sign

On the military road to Imber, opened occasionally by MoD: Link

Heytesbury, minor road Climbing gently from A36; giving access to two farms and the Military Training Area. This section of road also forms part of the Imber Range Perimeter Path.

Heytesbury, minor road

Climbing gently from A36; giving access to two farms and the Military Training Area. This section of road also forms part of the Imber Range Perimeter Path.

Old Milestone by the B390, Ansty Hill, west of Chitterne Carved stone post by the B390, in parish of UPTON LOVELL (WEST WILTSHIRE District), Ansty Hill, top of hill, 100m East of line of trees on verge, on South side of road. Amesbury stone, erected by the Amesbury turnpike trust in the 18th century.

Inscription reads:-
(??)
Mil(es) fr(om)
L(ON)DON
XIII
from
Amesbury
Carved benchmark lower right side.

Grade II listed. List Entry Number: 1181815
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Milestone Society National ID: WI_AMHE13.

Old Milestone by the B390, Ansty Hill, west of Chitterne

Carved stone post by the B390, in parish of UPTON LOVELL (WEST WILTSHIRE District), Ansty Hill, top of hill, 100m East of line of trees on verge, on South side of road. Amesbury stone, erected by the Amesbury turnpike trust in the 18th century. Inscription reads:- (??) Mil(es) fr(om) L(ON)DON XIII from Amesbury Carved benchmark lower right side. Grade II listed. List Entry Number: 1181815 Link

Milestone Society National ID: WI_AMHE13.

Old Boundary Marker by the A36, east of Heytesbury Parish Boundary Marker by the A36, on the boundary of Heytesbury and Knook parishes, Park Street; Heytesbury, junction A36/B390 on embankment, South West side of road.

Inscription reads:-
: KNOOK : : HEYTESBURY :

Grade II listed.
List Entry Number: 1198167 <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1198167" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1198167">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>

Surveyed

Milestone Society National ID: WI_SAWM17pb

Old Boundary Marker by the A36, east of Heytesbury

Parish Boundary Marker by the A36, on the boundary of Heytesbury and Knook parishes, Park Street; Heytesbury, junction A36/B390 on embankment, South West side of road. Inscription reads:- : KNOOK : : HEYTESBURY : Grade II listed. List Entry Number: 1198167 Link

Surveyed Milestone Society National ID: WI_SAWM17pb

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Knook Down is located at Grid Ref: ST9543 (Lat: 51.191285, Lng: -2.0729294)

Unitary Authority: Wiltshire

Police Authority: Wiltshire

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