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Elizabeth Drive, DEVIZES, SN10 3SD

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

There has been much housing development in Devizes in recent years. This view of some nearly new housing is seen from is from the southern end of London Road Bridge over 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 Kennet & Avon canal makes a sharp left hand bend. Seen from London Road Bridge which carries the A361 road over the 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 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.

It is rare to see such a pronounced bend on any 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.

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.

The well built, utilitarian London Road Bridge carries the A361 London Road over the Kennet & Avon canal. Seen from the towpath, a public footpath. Listed, grade II, with details at: https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1263775 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 well built, utilitarian London Road Bridge carries the A361 London Road over the Kennet & Avon canal. Seen from the towpath, a public footpath. Nothing has changed since the previous image of November, 2014 Image Listed, grade II, with details at: https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1263775 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.