The Natural History of Wiltshire

A collection of antiquarian observations and field notes about Wiltshire that blends natural history, topography, and local antiquities. It surveys landscapes, geological features, flora and fauna, and ancient monuments, often describing barrows, churches, and curiosities in fragmentary entries. It preserves customs, folklore, and oral traditions alongside practical descriptions and speculative explanations. The work reads as a compendium of curious facts and suggestions, combining empirical interest with anecdote and personal reflection to illustrate both the county’s features and the author’s method of inquiry.