IN RESPONSE to David Dunseath’s letter: I was born and raised in Westbury and have absolutely no intention of moving. I also have the right to speak my mind.
My father was in the Navy, my mother spent time in the Queen Alexandra’s and my brother was in the Coldstream Guards, so I do support the forces and hold respect for them.
It has been stated that the Army are kept an eye on and regular checks are made regarding damage – who does this? If it’s Wiltshire Council, I have my doubts – the Oak Inn and Westbury Hospital shows us what the council think of protecting historic sites.
If he had bothered to read my letter correctly he would have noticed that I was voicing concern and objecting to the noise and constant thudding that sometimes comes from the Salisbury Plain Army training. I wasn’t complaining about the gunfire and other noises that come across.
I also stated that I fully appreciate that the Army has to train – but that doesn’t give them the right to make our lives a misery. The use of heavy artillery (I’m guessing tank fire) causes vibrations throughout Wiltshire and make doors and windows rattle. That is what I was objecting to and will continue to do so. 
With the vibrations being felt at so far a distance, you can’t tell me that damage isn’t being caused to Salisbury Plain. As I am writing this, there is the sound of gunfire on the hills and the noise is acceptable, so I’m not expecting total silence, as David seemed to suggest. I am not the only person to object to the noise/vibrations – looking on Twitter, there is quite a lot of anger towards the Army’s practices.
David states that I should tolerate the sound of freedom – what a stupid statement to make. Unlike him I don’t think the Army should be allowed to do what they like. 
The Army is acting in an arrogant and disrespectful way to residents and they should be held accountable.
I can also hear the church bells from my flat and enjoy hearing them. 
Ms Stroud
The Mews
Westbury