Definitions for Wiltshire
ˈwɪlt ʃɪər, -ʃər; wɪltswilt·shire

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Wiltshirenoun

   An inland county of England bordered by Gloucestershire, Somerset, Dorset, Oxfordshire, Hampshire and Berkshire.

WikipediaRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Wiltshire

   Wiltshire (; abbreviated Wilts) is a historic and ceremonial county in South West England with an area of 3,485 km2 (1,346 square miles). It is landlocked and borders the counties of Dorset to the southwest, Somerset to the west, Hampshire to the southeast, Gloucestershire to the north, Oxfordshire to the northeast and Berkshire to the east. The county town was originally Wilton, after which the county is named, but Wiltshire Council is now based in the county town of Trowbridge. Within the county's boundary are two unitary authority areas, Wiltshire and Swindon, governed respectively by Wiltshire Council and Swindon Borough Council. Wiltshire is characterised by its high downland and wide valleys. Salisbury Plain is noted for being the location of the Stonehenge and Avebury stone circles (which together are a UNESCO Cultural and World Heritage site) and other ancient landmarks, and as a training area for the British Army. The city of Salisbury is notable for its medieval cathedral. Swindon is the county’s largest town and commercial centre, with a population of 230,000. Large country houses open to the public include Longleat (where there is also a safari park) and the National Trust's Stourhead.

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1. Wiltshire

   Wiltshire is a ceremonial county in South West England. It is landlocked and borders the counties of Dorset, Somerset, Hampshire, Gloucestershire, Oxfordshire and Berkshire. It contains the unitary authority of Swindon and covers 3,485 km². The ancient county town was Wilton, but since 1930 Wiltshire County Council and its successor Wiltshire Council have been based at Trowbridge. Wiltshire is characterised by its high downland and wide valleys. Salisbury Plain is famous as the location of the Stonehenge and Avebury stone circles and other ancient landmarks and as the main training area in the UK of the British Army. The city of Salisbury is notable for its mediaeval cathedral. Important country houses open to the public include Longleat, near Warminster, and the National Trust's Stourhead, near Mere.

The Nuttall EncyclopediaRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Wiltshire

   or Wilts (264), an inland county in SW. of England, with Gloucestershire on the N. and Dorset on the S., 54 m. from N. to S. and 37 m. from E. to W.; is largely an agricultural and pastoral county; is flat, rising into hills in the N., and is broken by downs and rich valleys in the S., except on Salisbury Plain; sheep-breeding and dairy-farming are the chief industries, and it is famous for cheese and bacon.

Military Dictionary and GazetteerRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. wiltshire

   An inland county of England. When Cæsar invaded England, Wiltshire was occupied by the Belgæ; and the Wansdyke is pointed to as a portion of the defenses which they constructed. It was afterwards included in the province of Britannia Prima, and important Roman stations were established, of which the chief was placed at Sorbiodunum (Old Sarum). The Saxons under Cedric were defeated by Arthur and his famous knights, but conquered the country when led by Cynric, and annexed it to the kingdom of Wessex. It became the battle-field between Saxon and Dane for many long years of warfare. A great council was held at Sarum in 1086, by William the Conqueror, which firmly fixed upon the conquered land the feudal system of the Normans. During the civil war, many important engagements took place in various parts of the county, and especially at Devizes and Malmesbury, between Roundheads and Cavaliers.

Etymology and OriginsRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Wiltshire

   A corruption of “Wiltonshire,” or the Shire of Wilton, which name in its original form, “Willy Town,” expressed the town on the River Willy.

Surnames Frequency by Census RecordsRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. WILTSHIRE

   According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Wiltshire is ranked #10974 in terms of the most common surnames in America.
   
   The Wiltshire surname appeared 2,899 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 would have the surname Wiltshire.
   
   65% or 1,885 total occurrences were White.
   28.5% or 827 total occurrences were Black.
   3% or 87 total occurrences were of Hispanic origin.
   2.1% or 62 total occurrences were of two or more races.
   0.7% or 21 total occurrences were American Indian or Alaskan Native.
   0.5% or 17 total occurrences were Asian.

Anagrams for Wiltshire »

1. whirliest

How to pronounce Wiltshire?

1. Alex

   US English

   David

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   Mark

   US English

   Daniel

   British

   Libby

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   Mia

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   Karen

   Australian

   Hayley

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   Natasha

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   Veena

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   Priya

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   Neerja

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   Zira

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   Oliver

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   Wendy

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   Fred

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   Tessa

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of Wiltshire in Chaldean Numerology is: 3

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of Wiltshire in Pythagorean Numerology is: 6

Examples of Wiltshire in a Sentence

1. The IPCC:

   This is an investigation into allegations Wiltshire Police did not pursue a criminal prosecution when a person threatened to expose that Sir Edward Heath may have been involved in offences concerning children.

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References

1. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Wiltshire
2. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wiltshire
3. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=Wiltshire
4. ^ The Nuttall Encyclopedia
   https://www.gutenberg.org/cache/epub/12342/pg12342-images.html#Wiltshire
5. ^ Military Dictionary and Gazetteer
   https://www.gutenberg.org/cache/epub/59563/pg59563-images.html
6. ^ Etymology and Origins
   https://www.gutenberg.org/cache/epub/54657/pg54657-images.html#:~:text=Wiltshire
7. ^ Surnames Frequency by Census Records
   https://www.census.gov/topics/population/genealogy/data/2010_surnames.html