Topographical and Statistical Description of the County of Wilts: Containing an Account of Its Situation, Extent, Towns, Roads, Rivers, Lakes, Mines, Minerals, Fisheries, Manufactures, Trade, Commerce

George Alexander Cooke

ISBN 10: 0267942273 / ISBN 13: 9780267942275

Published by Forgotten Books, 2018

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Topographical and Statistical Description of the County of Wilts: Containing an Account of Its Situation, Extent, Towns, Roads, Rivers, Lakes, Mines, Minerals, Fisheries, Manufactures, Trade, Commerce
• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication Date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0267942273
• ISBN 13: 9780267942275
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: New

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Synopsis

Explore Wiltshire in depth with a detailed topographical and statistical description that covers this county’s geography, towns, roads, rivers, markets, and historical curiosities.

This edition presents a comprehensive account of its situation and extent, towns and fairs, agriculture and trade, and the natural history and civil and ecclesiastical jurisdictions that shaped the region. It’s a window into the county’s layout, heritage, and everyday life as seen through an 18th‑century lens.

The book combines practical details with archival notes, including itineraries for direct and principal cross‑roads, stages, inns, and seats of notable families. It surveys landmarks from Old Sarum to Salisbury, Cricklade, Crundwell, Cricklade’s market economy, and the evolving religious and civic structures that colored Wiltshire’s landscape. Rich with place names, routes, and glimpses of castles, churches, and mills, it reads as both a travel companion and a historical reference.

• Clear itineraries and road routes with places passed, inns, and notable waypoints for modern readers tracing historic travel across Wiltshire.
• Descriptions of towns, markets, agriculture, fisheries, manufactures, and rural life that illuminate the county’s economy.
• Notes on historic buildings, cathedrals, castles, and ecclesiastical jurisdictions, including Salisbury and surrounding sites.
• Early observations on geography, antiquities, and natural history that contextualize Wiltshire’s landscape and heritage.

Ideal for history enthusiasts, travelers exploring English counties, and readers seeking a richly detailed portrait of Wiltshire’s past and present through historical text.