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Downlands Road, DEVIZES, SN10 5EB

Modern housing in Downslands 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.

The post prevents the lane being used as a 'rat run'. Drew's Pond Lane is a remnant of an old Saxon holloway connecting Devizes with Salisbury Plain and was used by drovers bringing sheep to market.

Wansdyke Community School is for primary age children. 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.

Seen from the mini roundabout on the A360.

The junction of the delightfully named Drew's Pond Lane with Wick Lane. Drew's Pond Lane is a remnant of an old Saxon holloway connecting Devizes with Salisbury Plain and was used by drovers bringing sheep to market.

Pavement flowers in Wick Lane. 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.

After being subsumed into Downslands Road for some distance, the lane continues as a private road and is a public footpath. Drew's Pond Lane is a remnant of an old Saxon holloway connecting Devizes with Salisbury Plain and was used by drovers bringing sheep to market.

Seen from Wick Lane are the playing fields and buildings of Wansdyke Community School. 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 sub-station is located near one of the entrances to Wansdyke School. 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.