Devizes buildings [100]
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Devizes buildings [100]
Image: © Michael Dibb Taken: 25 Dec 2022
The clock is on the Old Town Hall. Built in 1752, of Bath stone. Formerly the Cheese Hall, used as a Town Hall during erection of the present building and later as a depot for the militia. Originally the ground floor would have been open, windows were inserted in the early 19th century. The front of the 'new' town hall is seen, further along the street, on the right of the image. Listed, grade II*, with details at: https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1252446 The market town of Devizes developed around its 11th century castle. It gained a charter in 1141 and holds a weekly market in the large and picturesque Market Place. In the 16th century the town became known for its textiles and in the early 18th century held the largest corn market in the West Country. Devizes has about 500 listed buildings - a very large number for a small town.
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Image Location
Latitude
51.351857
Longitude
-1.995212