West Wiltshire District Council’s Warminster Town Centre Conservation Area Character Assessment, Informative Document, Consultation Draft/Cabinet Draft, of December 2006, includes the following notes:
KEY VIEWS AND VISTAS.
Views in and out of the conservation area are governed by the surrounding topography and the street patterns. Warminster adjoins Arn Hill and Cop Heap to the north and Cley Hill to the south west. At 400ft high, these hills are the most prominent features in the wider landscape that surrounds the town.
Located within a valley these adjoining hills are the only locations to offer extensive views across the town although glimpses of prominent buildings can be obtained from lower vantage points.
One of the most prominent landmarks within the town is Christ Church, which is located to the south of the main centre and outside of the conservation area. Its location, high above the town on Sambourne Hill, and its pinnacle tower make it a visible feature from a number of vantage points both within and outside the settlement boundaries.