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Bricksteed Avenue, DEVIZES, SN10 3AE

Houses in Bricksteed Avenue. 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 is said by some to be the pond at the heart of the 'Moonrakers of Wiltshire legend. Maybe it is, maybe not. It is not very deep and dried up completely in the drought summer of 1976.

A function venue I believe.

The Wyvern Club, a private members club, is located in Church Walk. 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 pleasant red brick housing here at the western end of the Vale of Pewsey. Much of the housing between here and Pewsey uses the local red brick. Many of the older properties are especially attractive. Newer ones should weather in given time. The name of the road suggests a brick works along here at some time.

Blueitts, number 52 Church Walk, is a 17th century timber framed house altered in the 18th century and considerable alterations to the fenestration in the early 20th century. This house has some very fine gates - see Image Listed, grade II, with details at: https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1263747 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 churchyard is a green and pleasant space right next to the pond and park, known as The Crammer. With such an urban oasis, there are several occupants who enjoy the area.

Seen from Church Walk, the tree lined walkway to the church of St James which is located prominently on The Green in the centre of Devizes. Built in the early/mid 15th century and rebuilt as a much larger church in 1831 in Perpendicular Revival style. Only the fine tower remains from the earlier building. Major internal changes were made in 2008. The tower bears scars from the Civil War. There are various fittings reflecting the Wiltshire Regiment's association with St James. Listed, grade II*, with details at: https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1263715 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.