The body of a 50-year-old man was found in Savernake Forest, near Marlborough, on New Year’s Day.
Police went to the scene at about 4.40pm after a call was made by a member of the public.
The man's next of kin have been informed and the death is not being treated as suspicious.
A report will now be prepared for the coroner for Wiltshire and Swindon.
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