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Franklyn Road, DEVIZES, SN10 2FE

This memorial stone is at the entrance to Hopton Industrial Estate from the A361 road. Hopton Industrial Estate is a large and thriving estate on the north east edge of Devizes. The estate was built on land that once housed army barracks used as a prisoner-of-war camp in World War II. 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.

Hopton Industrial Estate is a large and thriving estate on the north east edge of Devizes. The estate was built on land that once housed army barracks used as a prisoner-of-war camp in World War II. At the entrance to the estate from the A361 road, a stone commemorates the connection. See Image for a close up of the stone. 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.

London Road A361 heading into Devizes

By the old Le Marchant Barracks which are now flats

A plaque on the side of the building reads: Le Marchant Barracks The Home of the Wiltshire Regiment (Duke Of Edinburgh's) 1878-1967 Regular Recruits For The Regiment, volunteers, militiament, territorials, home guard and cadets trained here

Once home of the Wiltshire Regiment, now converted to flats http://www.thisiswiltshire.co.uk/news/10699612.Take_peek_at_converted_Keep_in_Devizes/?ref=rss

Hopton Industrial Estate is a large and thriving estate on the north east edge of Devizes. The estate was built on land that once housed army barracks used as a prisoner-of-war camp in World War II. In addition to the larger industrial premises, the estate has a number of smaller premises such as The White Horse Business Centre seen here. 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.