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Green Lane, DEVIZES, SN10 5ER

Green Lane becomes a byway beyond the entrance to this car park.

The notice advises of consequences of dumping waste in the local nature reserve.

Walking into Drew's Pond Wood on the outskirts of Devizes.

New housing is being constructed on the site of the demolished old Katherine McNeil clinic off Byron Road. Having completed the detached houses, work is commencing on the affordable apartments. Seen from Green Lane.

Its purpose is unknown but it looks interesting. Near to Roundway Hospital.

The byway continues to head towards open countryside.

A new housing development, Drew's Meadow, is being constructed on the site of the demolished Katherine McNeil clinic off Byron 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.

Some older elements have been incorporated into the newer housing development in Byron 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 new housing development, Drew's Meadow, is being constructed on the site of the demolished Katherine McNeil clinic off Byron 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 as the Wiltshire County Pauper Lunatic Asylum following the 1845 Lunacy Act which required county asylums to be built, the hospital closed in 1995 and has been converted into living accommodation. Built in 1849-51 and extended at various times, the hospital housed over 1,500 patients at its peak. The hospital is listed, grade II, with details at: https://www.historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1244048 A play area adjoining the former hospital.