Salisbury Museum

The Salisbury Museum is housed in a grade 1 listed building within the Salisbury Cathedral Close. It has a number of collections relating to local archaeology and history. This includes a number of items from Downton. Items on display include part of the mosaic pavement and a flue tile from the Roman Villa uncovered in the village in the 1950s; the Downton fire engine (pictured) from 1876 which was stored in St Laurence Church (see Heritage Trail); flint tools from the Mesolithic settlement by the river in Downton which was discovered in the 1950s; a collared urn found near Giants Grave long barrow a just over a mile north west of Downton. Opening hours: 7 days a week, 10am - 5pm. Admission fees apply. Website: www.salisburymuseum.org.uk The King’s House, 65 The Close, Salisbury SP1 2EN