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St. Johns Street, DEVIZES, SN10 1BT

A 17th century grade II listed building.

Number 19 St John's Street is a continuation of the design of numbers 51 and 52 Long Street Image Built in the early 19th century the house is listed, grade II, with details at: https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1262330 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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Numbers 21 and 22 St John's Street are dated 1740. The entrance to number 22 is in St John's Court - see Image The building is reputed to have been used by General Wolfe when visiting the town. Listed, grade II*, with details at: https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1252308 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.

Number 51 and 52 Long Street are early 19th century with a bent frontage to match the street. Number 51 has a plain mid 19th century shop window and number 52 has an early 7 x 4 shop window. Listed, grade II, with details at: https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1263320 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.

The old lock up in the town hall, having witnessed many inmates and coats of paints.

The shop on the corner of Long Street and St John's Street sells homeware, giftware, plaques, scarves, handbags, jewellery, seasonal items etc.

Past the fine early 19th century Town Hall with its blue plaques Image can be seen the historic 12th century St John's Church Image Also in view is a fairly new Land Rover Defender.

The Lamb Inn , number 20 St John's Street, is 17th century timber framed and possibly incorporating earlier fabric. Listed, grade II, with details at: https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1252307 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.