Porton

Porton is a village in the Bourne valley, Wiltshire, England, about 5 miles (8 km) northeast of Salisbury. It is the largest settlement in Idmiston civil parish.

Porton
Village
Post Office and shop, Porton
Coordinates: 51°7′43″N 1°43′56″W
CountryEngland
CountyWiltshire
Civil parishIdmiston

The village gives its name to the nearby Porton Down military science park, which is home to the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory and related businesses.

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