IMAGES TAKEN NEAR TO
White Street, DEVIZES, SN10 4DP

Alongside White Street and adjacent to The Broadwell Image is this small play area. The area was closed at the time of the visit due to the Covid-19 virus pandemic. Market Lavington lies at the foot of the north western scarp slope of Salisbury Plain, about 5 miles south of Devizes. There is evidence of continuous occupation of the village since the Iron Age and maybe, near continuous occupation since late Neolithic times. The village developed around the cross roads of an east-west road (now the B3098) and a north-south road which ran from Devizes to Salisbury – later closed. Once considered a town, a market charter was granted in 1254.

An autumn view of Broadwell.

The Broadwell is a rectangular pond enclosure from the 17th or 18th century rebuilt in 1892 with stone surround and sluice at lower end, leading to lower pond. Formerly two dipping wells and pumps used by the blacksmith in the adjacent forge. Listed, grade II, with details at: https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1035855 Market Lavington lies at the foot of the north western scarp slope of Salisbury Plain, about 5 miles south of Devizes. There is evidence of continuous occupation of the village since the Iron Age and maybe, near continuous occupation since late Neolithic times. The village developed around the cross roads of an east-west road (now the B3098) and a north-south road which ran from Devizes to Salisbury – later closed. Once considered a town, a market charter was granted in 1254.

The Broadwell is a rectangular pond enclosure from the 17th or 18th century rebuilt in 1892 with stone surround and sluice at lower end, leading to lower pond. Formerly two dipping wells and pumps used by the blacksmith in the adjacent forge. Listed, grade II, with details at: https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1035855 Market Lavington lies at the foot of the north western scarp slope of Salisbury Plain, about 5 miles south of Devizes. There is evidence of continuous occupation of the village since the Iron Age and maybe, near continuous occupation since late Neolithic times. The village developed around the cross roads of an east-west road (now the B3098) and a north-south road which ran from Devizes to Salisbury – later closed. Once considered a town, a market charter was granted in 1254.

'Turn left into White Street ....' See http://www.marketlavington.org.uk/Walks%204.html for more details.

Broadwell Leigh, number 25 White Lane, is 16th or 17th century, gable end to road, timber framed with wattle and daub infill and thatched. Added to in the 19th and 20th centuries. Some original internal features remain. Listed, grade II, with details at: https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1035853 Market Lavington lies at the foot of the north western scarp slope of Salisbury Plain, about 5 miles south of Devizes. There is evidence of continuous occupation of the village since the Iron Age and maybe, near continuous occupation since late Neolithic times. The village developed around the cross roads of an east-west road (now the B3098) and a north-south road which ran from Devizes to Salisbury – later closed. Once considered a town, a market charter was granted in 1254.

I assume these were for stock to drink from, or to draw water from or for the village children to play in. Or all three of course. Or more.

Beech House, number 19 White Road, is 17th century with many alterations and additions since. Some 19th century internal joinery remains. Listed, grade II, with details at: https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1182814 Market Lavington lies at the foot of the north western scarp slope of Salisbury Plain, about 5 miles south of Devizes. There is evidence of continuous occupation of the village since the Iron Age and maybe, near continuous occupation since late Neolithic times. The village developed around the cross roads of an east-west road (now the B3098) and a north-south road which ran from Devizes to Salisbury – later closed. Once considered a town, a market charter was granted in 1254.

Broadwell House, number 14 White Street, is early 19th century built in Flemish brickwork incorporating a stone gable from an earlier building. Listed, grade II, with details at: https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1284331 Market Lavington lies at the foot of the north western scarp slope of Salisbury Plain, about 5 miles south of Devizes. There is evidence of continuous occupation of the village since the Iron Age and maybe, near continuous occupation since late Neolithic times. The village developed around the cross roads of an east-west road (now the B3098) and a north-south road which ran from Devizes to Salisbury – later closed. Once considered a town, a market charter was granted in 1254.