Historic Landscape Character Area 9
Vale of Wardour
Location
- This area comprises the Vale of Wardour in the centre of the AONB.
- The River Nadder flows west to east across the area towards the Avon.
Summary Description
- This area is characterised by a mixed pattern of Historic Landscape Character Types which are arranged in a mosaic across the area.
- This includes historic fields dating to before 1800. Common land survives around Semley and other common land to the south has scrubbed up.
- There is an ancient and dense pattern of routeways.
- The ruins of Wardour Castle are an important tourist attraction.
- There are many historic parks and gardens as well as former deer parks.
- The Nadder has relic water meadows along its length.
- The area is crossed by the railway.
- Stone quarries are an important historic feature.
The full Historic Landscape Character Area description is available to download from the Historic Environment Action Plan Pages
