Surrounding the battlements

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Surrounding the battlements

Image: © Neil Owen Taken: 10 May 2024

Shane's Castle occupies a prime spot on the approach to Devizes, as an old tollhouse would. Interestingly, details about its origin and designer are scarse, but the crenellations and overall styling are quite rare these days. Grade II listed.

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Image Location

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Latitude
51.354464
Longitude
-2.004977