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Wadworth Road, DEVIZES, SN10 3FR

Taken just to the east of London Road Bridge where the canal makes a sharp ninety degree turn.

The houses on the south east side of London Road back onto the Kennet & Avon canal. Seen from the towpath, a public footpath, a number of houses have developed their rear gardens to provide moorings. 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.

On the north-west bank of the Kennet & Avon canal.

Rockley House was built in 1865 for Mr T.H.S. Estcourt, a Member of Parliament. The property now offers bed and breakfast accommodation. Seen from the towpath of the Kennet & Avon canal. 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 houses are on London Road.

The County Constabulary Headquarters of the Wiltshire police is located alongside London Road. 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 looking south at the Kennet & Avon canal from Brickham Bridge. 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 small electrical substation is located in London Road. 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 narrow boat passes along the canal at the rear of the houses on London Road. 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.