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Bath Road, DEVIZES, SN10 2QU

These newly built retirement apartments are on the site of some former council offices. 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.

These newly built retirement apartments are on the site of some former council offices. 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.

Some former council offices have been converted into a state of the art hospice for children. Julia's House opened in 2017. 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 path leads from Bath Road, A361, to Dunkirk Hill, A342, cutting the corner. The other end of the path is seen 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.

The gate leads from the footpath to the grounds of Braeside. 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 path leads from Bath Road, A361, to Dunkirk Hill, A342, cutting the corner. The other end of the path is seen 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.

A late 18th century grade II* listed building, with some later additions at the back (this view). Now it has reverted to a private house, after a period of council use.

A grade II listed building from around 1845. Looking very like a toll house, the listed building citation does not mention this possibility. It does remark 'well built', probably prompted by the local confinement of collision damage. However, the porch part at the near end leans considerably away from the main building.

Shane's Castle by the A361/A342 junction, in parish of Devizes (Kennet District), Shane's Castle, Bath Road/Dunkirk Hill junction, SN10. Grade II listed. List Entry Number: 1249414 https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1249414 Surveyed Milestone Society National ID: WI.DEV01

The A361 Bath Road is on the left. The A342 Dunkirk Hill is on the right. In between is Shane's Castle, a small 2-storey mid 19th century stone building, Grade II listed in 1971. It used to be a toll house.