Seend houses [1]
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Seend houses [1]
Image: © Michael Dibb Taken: 13 Jan 2023
Hidden behind the hedge is Hill Farm House in Sneed Hill. The house is of two parts. The part to the right was built in the 15th century with a 17th century gable, the part to the left is probably 16th century. Both parts are timber framed with exposed framing under stone slate roofs. There is a 20th century addition on the right. Inside are two full cruck trusses to the former open hall. The gable was probably added when the hall was floored. Listed, grade II, with details at: https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1243710 Seend is a hilltop village about 3¾ miles west of Devizes and some 5¾ miles northeast of Trowbridge. The name is from the Old English word ‘sende’ meaning a sandy place. It lies astride the A361 road from Devizes to Trowbridge, which was once the main road from London to Bath. The village has medieval origins, but there is evidence of occupation in Neolithic times. Farming, especially of wool, and later iron ore brought prosperity to Seend, which today is essentially a commuter village.
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Image Location
Latitude
51.349785
Longitude
-2.071243