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Springfield is a substantial detached house in Bradley Lane. Two miles north east of Bradford-on-Avon the village of Holt originally consisted of a settlement around the church and an area around a triangular green called The Ham. The village greatly expanded in the later 20th century. Primarily an agricultural village, it was briefly a spa and there was a woollen cloth mill and factories producing leather, gloves and beds. Now a commuter village with workers travelling to Melksham, Trowbridge and Bradford-on-Avon.

Holt V C Primary School in The Gravel. Two miles north east of Bradford-on-Avon the village of Holt originally consisted of a settlement around the church and an area around a triangular green called The Ham. The village greatly expanded in the later 20th century. Primarily an agricultural village, it was briefly a spa and there was a woollen cloth mill and factories producing leather, gloves and beds. Now a commuter village with workers travelling to Melksham, Trowbridge and Bradford-on-Avon.

The Retreat is a substantial detached house in Bradley Lane. Two miles north east of Bradford-on-Avon the village of Holt originally consisted of a settlement around the church and an area around a triangular green called The Ham. The village greatly expanded in the later 20th century. Primarily an agricultural village, it was briefly a spa and there was a woollen cloth mill and factories producing leather, gloves and beds. Now a commuter village with workers travelling to Melksham, Trowbridge and Bradford-on-Avon.

A modern school which is part of the post-war expansion of Holt.

The attractive Berry Cottage in Bradley Lane. The house is 16th century to the left with timber framing and a thatched roof. Under the stone slate roof to the right it is 17th century. Many original internal features survive. Listed, grade II, with details at: https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1194302 Two miles north east of Bradford-on-Avon the village of Holt originally consisted of a settlement around the church and an area around a triangular green called The Ham. The village greatly expanded in the later 20th century. Primarily an agricultural village, it was briefly a spa and there was a woollen cloth mill and factories producing leather, gloves and beds. Now a commuter village with workers travelling to Melksham, Trowbridge and Bradford-on-Avon.

At this point the main road through Holt is called "The Common", to the left, at the centre of Holt it is called "The Street" and to the right, at the end of the village it becomes "Melksham Road", which would suggest this area was once common land.

Will enter information about the big house when I can find it.

A new estate

Pickwick Cottage, number 272 The Gravel, is early 18th century and is said to have some original internal features. Listed, grade II, with details at: https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1285722 Two miles north east of Bradford-on-Avon the village of Holt originally consisted of a settlement around the church and an area around a triangular green called The Ham. The village greatly expanded in the later 20th century. Primarily an agricultural village, it was briefly a spa and there was a woollen cloth mill and factories producing leather, gloves and beds. Now a commuter village with workers travelling to Melksham, Trowbridge and Bradford-on-Avon.

A road leading to the primary school.