Devizes buildings [103]
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Devizes buildings [103]
Image: © Michael Dibb Taken: 25 Dec 2022
The Corn Exchange, Market Place, has an imposing frontage. Constructed of Bath stone with 4 semi-engaged Corinthian columns and angle piers on a projecting plinth. These support an entablature and balustrade, with stone urns at the corners and a central statue of Ceres on a tall base. Dated 1857, the building now hosts flea markets and theatrical productions and operas. There is an image of the building seen from Station Road at Image The hall is listed grade II, with details at: https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1250364 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
51.35218
Longitude
-1.996476