Wilton

Wilton: Church of St. Mary and St. Nicholas

Wilton, town (parish), administrative and historic county of Wiltshire, southern England. It lies just west-northwest of Salisbury.

The town is internationally known for its carpets. The Royal Carpet Factory was built there in 1655, and the production of Wilton and Axminster carpets became the town’s main industry. Carpets are still made there. Felts and agricultural machinery are other products. Tourism has become increasingly important to the local economy. Since ancient times Wilton has been a centre for the sheep trade. Pop. (2001) 3,873; (2011) 3,579.