Holy wells · South East England
The Close Wall
In or near Salisbury.
The Close Wall — Grade I listed wall in Salisbury, Wiltshire, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–30 min
- Nearest railway station
- Salisbury · 1.1 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
The Close Wall is a place of interest in South-East England. Officially recognised as Grade I listed building. The site is within the Cranborne Chase & West Wiltshire Downs National Landscape (AONB), and is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest. It sits within the Salisbury parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Salisbury, about 1.1 km away. Postcode area SP1.
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Official information
The Close Wall features the artwork of Graham Oliver, who specializes in pastel paintings on sandpaper. Visitors can explore a variety of his developmental paintings, which showcase the evolution of his artistic process.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Avon System SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cranborne Chase & West Wiltshire Downs
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Close Wall is a Grade I listed holy well located in Salisbury, South-East England. It is part of the River Avon System SSSI and lies within the Cranborne Chase & West Wiltshire Downs AONB.
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- Coordinates
- 51.0650, -1.7939
- District
- Wiltshire
- Parish
- Salisbury
- Postcode
- SP1 2SE
- Parliamentary constituency
- Salisbury
- Nearest railway station
- Salisbury — 1.1 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q17529748 (CC0)
- commons: Salisbury features (18) (geograph 6394210).jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is The Close Wall?
- The Close Wall is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode SP1 2SE), in the parish of Salisbury.
- What is The Close Wall?
- The Close Wall — Grade I listed wall in Salisbury, Wiltshire, England, UK.
- How do I get to The Close Wall?
- The nearest railway station is Salisbury, about 1.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode SP1 2SE.
- Is The Close Wall a listed building?
- The Close Wall is officially recognised as Grade I listed building listed.
- Is The Close Wall a protected site?
- Yes — The Close Wall is part of the River Avon System SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Cranborne Chase & West Wiltshire Downs National Landscape (AONB).
- Is The Close Wall free to visit?
- Yes, The Close Wall is free to enter.
- How do I get to The Close Wall?
- The nearest railway station is Salisbury, about 1.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SP1 2SE.