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Market Place, DEVIZES, SN10 1HY

Number 42 Market Place is late 18th century with later alterations including the modernised shop front. Listed, grade II, with details at: https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1250841 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 41 Market Place is 18th century built in brick. The shop front is 19th century with later alterations. Listed, grade II, with details at: https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1250840 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 clock above the Shambles: it was originally an open butchers' market in mediaeval times before acquiring a roof and offering other market goods. The current building was designed by Pollard of Frome in 1835.

Taken at 12 noon on Christmas Day 2017, is this image of The Shambles, Market Place. Built in 1835, the market hall contains two halls on different levels. Listed, grade II, with details at: https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1263057 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.

Taken at 12 noon on Christmas Day 2019, is this image of The Shambles, Market Place. Built in 1835, the market hall contains two halls on different levels. Listed, grade II, with details at: https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1263057 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.

Christmas window shopping just off Devizes Market Place.

Town centre bank branch at 38 The Market Place.

Number 40 Market Place was built in 1866 in Bath stone. A fine symmetrical 'Venetian Gothic' front with a restrained modern shop front to the right. The first floor houses a cafe/restaurant. Listed, grade II, with details at: https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1263056 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.

Viewed across The Market Place. The Shambles, erected in 1838, is currently used for Devizes Friday Indoor General Market.