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Dyehouse Lane, DEVIZES, SN10 2DF

This attractive property is seen from Dyehouse Lane.

Dyehouse Lane ends here at this stile. After crossing the stile, the footpath bears right. There are many fine trees in the area ahead.

Looking towards Newlands Wood.

Along Dyehouse Lane, the abutments are all that remain of a footbridge. 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

Newly laid paths and interpretation board at area of woodland owned by Society of Merchant Venturers and leased to Devizes Town Council. The board gives some history to the area: "The steep slopes in the woods are formed of soft greensand rock. Rain-water slowly makes it way through the rock before it gushes out as clear springs at the bottom of the valley, carving deep gullies into the hillside. The Greensand acts as a sponge, with the water squeezed out by the Gault clay that lies below. Belvedere Wood is named after the silk mill that lay in the meadow at the bottom of Dyehouse Lane. It was owned in 1848 by Frederick Walker and the stream turned the mill wheel. Devizes was famous for its silk and 'cassimere' weaving, and the stream in the valley provided the water needed for the dye-house that gave the lane its name. In 2018 Devizes Town Council took over the running of the woods and are actively involved in their maintenance and upkeep with help from the local community."

From this rather muddy corner of the field, there are two ways to go. 1. Across the field to the end of Dyehouse lane and the on to Devizes Wharf. 2. Follow the fence line up the hill and on to the A361 road.

Newly laid paths and interpretation board at area of woodland owned by Society of Merchant Venturers and leased to Devizes Town Council. The board gives some history to the area: "The steep slopes in the woods are formed of soft greensand rock. Rain-water slowly makes it way through the rock before it gushes out as clear springs at the bottom of the valley, carving deep gullies into the hillside. The Greensand acts as a sponge, with the water squeezed out by the Gault clay that lies below. Belvedere Wood is named after the silk mill that lay in the meadow at the bottom of Dyehouse Lane. It was owned in 1848 by Frederick Walker and the stream turned the mill wheel. Devizes was famous for its silk and 'cassimere' weaving, and the stream in the valley provided the water needed for the dye-house that gave the lane its name. In 2018 Devizes Town Council took over the running of the woods and are actively involved in their maintenance and upkeep with help from the local community."

A bank of Three-Cornered Leek in Belvedere Woods.

Oliver's Castle from the edge of the town of Devizes.

This swimming pool opened in July 1936 on land donated to the town by Lord Roundway. It closed in September 1989 and the new Devizes Leisure Centre opened the following year. The site now has houses on it.