Salisbury Plain

Salisbury Plain is a chalk plateau in the south western part of central southern England covering 300 square miles (780 km2). It is part of a system of chalk downlands throughout eastern and southern England formed by the rocks of the Chalk Group and largely lies within the county of Wiltshire, but stretches into Berkshire and Hampshire. The plain is famous for its rich archaeology, including Stonehenge, one of England's best known landmarks. Large areas are given over to military training and thus the sparsely populated plain is the biggest remaining area of calcareous grassland in northwest Europe. Additionally the plain has arable land, and a few small areas of beech trees and coniferous woodland. Its highest point is Easton Hill.

Points of interest

 * Stonehenge: Stonehenge is one of the biggest henges in the world. It is a ring of standing stones with each stone standing approximately thirteen feet high by seven feet wide. Archaeologists believe it was constructed from 3000 BC to 2000 BC. Popular fiction and opinion hold great mystical significance to Stonehenge and it has been associated with the Druids and ancient occult mysticism.

Notes & Trivia

 * According to comedian Eddie Izzard, there was also once a Woodhenge and a Strawhenge, but then a Big Bad Wolf came along and blew them all down.

Appearances

 * Marvel Team-Up 65