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Southbroom Road, DEVIZES, SN10 5AB

Seen from the footpath that runs from Nursteed Road to Drakes Avenue are the playing fields and buildings of Devizes School. The school is a mixed comprehensive school for those aged 11 to 18. 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.

Main entrance to secondary school

Southbroom House, Grade II listed, built 1773. Now part of Devizes School. https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1252378

A glimpse of the sports fields of Devizes School, seen from Nursteed 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.

Built in the early/mid 18th century, Heathcote House is located on The Green. Originally a parsonage but now housing a thriving private nursery school, the house is listed, grade II* with details at: https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1252376 The house has a long and interesting history which is detailed at http://www.devizesheritage.org.uk/heathcote_house.html The boundary wall facing The Green is also listed, grade II*, with details at: https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1252377 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.

Devizes fire station is located in Southbroom 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.

Devizes fire station, Southbroom Road, Devizes, Wiltshire

The Green is a wonderful open space in the heart of Devizes, freely accessible to all. The Green is used for fairs, circuses and charity and community events. There is an interesting article from Devizes Heritage about The Green and the Crammer Pond here http://www.devizesheritage.co.uk/TheGreen.html 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 Green, alongside Southbroom Road, this fine horse trough is filled with flowers every spring. 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 Green, alongside Southbroom Road, this fine horse trough is filled with flowers every spring. 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.