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Crofton Beam Engines, Crofton, Marlborough, Wiltshire, SN8 3DW.
Tel: 01672 870300. Situated in the Wiltshire countryside 6 miles
from the market town of Marlborough, this Grade 1 listed building
houses two magnificent Cornish beam engines. Built in 1807 to
provide water to the summit of the Kennet and Avon Canal. croftonbeamengines.org.
About 5 miles south east of Marlborough.
Wilton Windmill, Wilton,
Wiltshire. The mill is the only working windmill in Wessex and
was originally built in 1821 after the new Kennet and Avon canal
had been built. The mill was restored to its former glory in
1976. Classic Car Day. Tel: 01672 870202 (Wilton Windmill Society).
wiltonwindmill.co.uk. About 5 miles south east of Marlborough.
Avebury Manor & Garden, nr Marlborough, Wiltshire SN8 1RF.
Tel: 01672 539250. (Avebury Estate office). 16th-century manor
house with lovely Edwardian garden. The manor house is occupied
and furnished by private leaseholders, who open a part of it
to visitors. Restricted viewing. National Trust. Charges apply.
About 5 miles west of Marlborough.
Alexander Keiller Museum
inc. Barn Gallery, & Avebury stone circle. World-famous stone
circle at the heart of a prehistoric landscape. World Heritage
Site. National Trust. Charges apply. About 3 miles west of Marlborough.
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