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Dunkirk Hill, DEVIZES, SN10 2BQ

These three properties remain for a row of six built in the 18th century. The two houses (furthest from camera) are numbers 12 and 13 Dunkirk. Number 14 Dunkirk with the fine Doric porch and canted bay window was, until 2008, the Queen's Head public house. Listed, grade II, with details at: https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1249469 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 building with the double storey bay windows was formerly the Queen's Head public house.

From Dunkirk Hill, A342, this footpath runs to Bath Road, A361, cutting the corner. The other end of the path is seen at Image and at Image 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.

This patch of land was the car park for the former Queen's Head public house Image and is now up for sale with consent to build 4 houses. The building at the rear is the home of the Devizes Budokwai martial arts club. 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.

Dunkirk House was built in the 18th century. The ornate conservatory is Victorian as are the canted bay windows. Listed, grade II, with details at: https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1263710 The garden wall, gate piers and gates are also listed, grade II, with details at: https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1249471 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.

A Welcome to Devizes on Dunkirk Hill, A342. A sign similar to this one is on all the major approach roads. The sign advises that Devizes is a Fairtrade town and is twinned with several towns. 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.

Hllside on Dunkirk Hill has an early 19th century front on an 18th century house. Listed, grade II, with details at: https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1263711 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.

A view of Oliver's Castle from the carpark of Townsend Garden Centre, Devizes.

Oxhouse Farmhouse in Dunkirk Hill is circa 1800 possibly with earlier fabric. The main 3 storey house and the later 2 storey addition to the right have unusual Gothick style pointed windows. 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.