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Note: If you are visiting the SPTA, do not touch any military debris; it may be dangerous.

Byeway (WARM39) towards the Harman Lines, Land Warfare Centre (LWC), Oxendean Down, Warminster Ranges, Wiltshire, 2023.

Southern Range Road (SRR) west of Middle Hill, Warminster Ranges, Wiltshire, 2021.
The 23 km long Southern Range Road (SRR) stretches across the southwestern part of the Salisbury Plain Training Area (SPTA), extending from the Harman Lines in the west to Tilshead in the east. Due to the high density of archaeological sites across the Plain, extensive archaeological work was undertaken both prior to and during the construction of the road. Over 30 sites were excavated and meticulously recorded, shedding light on the area's rich historical and cultural heritage.

Looking east from the White Horse Trail/Imber Range Perimeter Path (IRPP), Barn Bottom, Imber Ranges, Wiltshire, 2023.


Walkers on the Imber Range Perimeter Path (IRPP), Cradle Hill, Warminster Ranges, Wiltshire, 2021.

Stoke Hill, Imber Ranges, Wiltshire, 2021.
Land designated as "Penning" is under full agricultural tenancy; however, troops are permitted foot-only access when the land is free of livestock. Both Penning and SCHED 1—where military access is prohibited—are unique signs to the Salisbury Plain Training Area.

Imber Range Perimeter Path/Wessex Ridgeway (WARM64), Cradle Hill, Warminster Ranges, Wiltshire, 2024.
In the 1970s, Cradle Hill near Warminster became infamous for mysterious UFO sightings that were collectively referred to as "The Warminster Thing." The phenomenon began in the late 1960s and escalated throughout the following decade, with numerous reports of strange lights, odd noises, and unidentified flying objects observed in the skies above the area. Locals and visitors alike described hearing unexplained sounds, including a low hum and strange booming noises, often coinciding with sightings of glowing or fast-moving objects. The events garnered widespread media attention, and Cradle Hill became a popular spot for UFO enthusiasts hoping to witness the phenomenon firsthand. Though the true nature of "The Warminster Thing" remains unexplained, the incidents contributed to Warminster's reputation as a hotspot for UFO activity, cementing its place in British UFO lore.

Copehill Down FIBUA training centre, Imber Ranges, Wiltshire, 2023.

Site of Searchlight Battery No. 531 44, 1940–45, Scratchbury Hill, Wiltshire, 2021.
Following their evacuation from Dunkirk in 1940, the 3 (Ulster) Searchlight Regiment was quickly re-equipped and assigned to Anti-Aircraft (AA) Command. The regiment was tasked with protecting RAF airfields in southwest England, establishing at least 15 batteries across the SPTA Centre and West. All of these were operational by 16 October 1940 and remained in service until 1945.