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Cair-Caratauc, one of 28 cities of the Ancient Britons listed in the History of the Britons (9th century), has been identified with Salisbury. Alternative names for the city, in the Welsh Chronicle of the Britons (12th century) were Caer-Caradog, Caer-Gradawc, and Caer-Wallawg.
Unlike many cities, Salisbury can trace its origin to a specific year – 1220. Before that its site was home to no more than a couple of scattered hamlets, and the area’s main focus was two miles north of the current centre, at Old Sarum.
2 days ago · OLD SALISBURY. The name of Salisbury, which today calls up a vision of the loveliest of spires rising from the serenest of lawns, primarily belongs to the majestic solitary mound a mile and a quarter to the north.
Mar 14, 2021 · The story of Salisbury began 2,500 years ago when an iron age fort was built on Salisbury Hill about 2 miles north of the modern town center. In the 6th century, the Saxons invaded Wiltshire. In 552 Saxons and Celts fought a battle at Salisbury Hill.
3 days ago · Ancient and Historical Monuments in the City of Salisbury. This Royal Commission on Historical Monuments of England volume is entirely devoted to the city of Salisbury and the remains of Old Sarum.
