The Latest Breaking News from Salisbury Plain

Britain's army fenced off Salisbury Plain from industrial farming; 143 years on, plants came back fast, but the hidden soil microbes still haven't caught up

Land restoration success is often measured above ground. However, a landmark study reveals that the invisible recovery of soil ecosystems takes over a century. This research highlights that while plants bounce back quickly, soil chemistry and microbial communities lag significantly behind. This has major implications for climate goals and conservation…

The Economic Times · Jun 15

New theory could finally solve one of Stonehenge’s biggest mysteries

Doggerland, which once connected Britain to mainland Europe, was abandoned due to climate change and is now submerged under the North Sea

The Independent UK · Jun 4

New study sheds light on journey of Stonehenge altar stone from Scotland

The altar stone of Stonehenge could have travelled from north-east Scotland via glacier before reaching Salisbury Plain, a study has found

The National (Scotland) · Jun 4

The true purpose of Stonehenge may have just been revealed

Blocks were brought to Salisbury Plain from all over the country in a grand project that would have taken about eight months – uniting people in the process

The Independent UK · Dec 20, 2024

William tries flying drone during Army live firing exercise

The Prince of Wales joined the Welsh Guards on Salisbury Plain.

Evening Standard · Nov 26, 2024

Plantwatch: Military training ground offers surprise haven

Unaffected by intensive agriculture, Salisbury Plain territory has one of Europe’s richest ecosystems for plant diversity

The Guardian - UK · Oct 16, 2024

Stonehenge’s giant Altar Stone came all the way from north-east Scotland – here’s how we worked out this astonishing new finding

No one is certain why Stonehenge was built. This world-famous monument on Salisbury Plain in Wiltshire is thought to commemorate the dead, and is aligned with movements of the Sun and Moon.

The Conversation · Aug 14, 2024

The Altar Stone of Stonehenge came from an unexpectedly distant place, new study reveals

During the solstices, thousands gather at Stonehenge on the Salisbury Plain in England to celebrate the monument’s astronomical alignment. The focal point of these festivities is the Altar Stone – the six-tonne sandstone slab that lies flat at the centre of Stonehenge.

The Conversation · Aug 14, 2024

The secret world of puddles

As the new year arrived in 2016, my home city of Newcastle upon Tyne was briefly the centre of global attention – for a puddle. The Drummond Puddle, as it was grandly known, was a watery hazard placed perfectly where converging footpaths funnelled a daily stream of victims to their…

The Conversation · Dec 29, 2023

‘A time to reflect’: crowds celebrate winter solstice at Stonehenge

Thousands gather on Salisbury Plain and more watch online as the sun climbs again after the longest night

The Guardian - UK · Dec 22, 2023