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⚡️ Electrical Works in the Market Square ⚡️

Contractors working on behalf of Wiltshire Council are undertaking electrical works to some of the street light columns in the Market Square today in preparation for our new Christmas lights!

Please take care around the Market Square and follow any warning signage posted as they complete these works.

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⚡️ Electrical Works in the Market Square ⚡️ Contractors working on behalf of Wiltshire Council are undertaking electrical works to some of the street light columns in the Market Square today in preparation for our new Christmas lights! Please take care around the Market Square and follow any warning signage posted as they complete these works.

🚧 Burcombe Lane, Wilton 🚧
Between Seagrim Rd & South St
19th to 26th October

Traffic control: Road closure. Diversion via Seagrim Rd & Bulbridge Rd
Responsible for works: SGN
Details: Essential gas works
More info: https://one.network/?GBTMI46760280

🛑 Water Ditchampton, Wilton 🛑
19th to 21st October

Traffic control: Stop/Go boards
Responsible for works: Wiltshire Council
Details: Ditch works to remove silt accumulation
More info: https://one.network/?GB152992566

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🚧 Burcombe Lane, Wilton 🚧 Between Seagrim Rd & South St 19th to 26th October Traffic control: Road closure. Diversion via Seagrim Rd & Bulbridge Rd Responsible for works: SGN Details: Essential gas works More info: https://one.network/?GBTMI46760280 🛑 Water Ditchampton, Wilton 🛑 19th to 21st October Traffic control: Stop/Go boards Responsible for works: Wiltshire Council Details: Ditch works to remove silt accumulation More info: https://one.network/?GB152992566

👑 Edward I Charter Anniversary 👑

Today is the 752nd anniversary of the charter issued to Wilton by Edward I in 1274.

By 1274, the town had its own guildhall, prison, and an active court to enforce weights, measures, and the assizes of bread and ale.

Inquisitors were sent into Wiltshire by the King to root out official corruption and inspect royal revenues. Wilton`s bailiffs, coroners, and jurisdictional claims came directly under royal scrutiny, immortalising the town’s grievances and trade wars in the crown`s records. These included guarding its ancient charter rights and attempting to enforce exclusive market days against encroaching competition from newly formed Salisbury.

The Hospital of St John the Baptist, now St John`s Priory, on the junction of West St and Shaftesbury Rd had been established 29 years earlier in 1245.

You can read the translation of the charter on our website:
https://www.wiltontowncouncil.gov.uk/local-information/history-of-wilton/

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👑 Edward I Charter Anniversary 👑 Today is the 752nd anniversary of the charter issued to Wilton by Edward I in 1274. By 1274, the town had its own guildhall, prison, and an active court to enforce weights, measures, and the assizes of bread and ale. Inquisitors were sent into Wiltshire by the King to root out official corruption and inspect royal revenues. Wilton's bailiffs, coroners, and jurisdictional claims came directly under royal scrutiny, immortalising the town’s grievances and trade wars in the crown's records. These included guarding its ancient charter rights and attempting to enforce exclusive market days against encroaching competition from newly formed Salisbury. The Hospital of St John the Baptist, now St John's Priory, on the junction of West St and Shaftesbury Rd had been established 29 years earlier in 1245. You can read the translation of the charter on our website: https://www.wiltontowncouncil.gov.uk/local-information/history-of-wilton/