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Seend Hill, MELKSHAM, SN12 6RU

Hidden behind the hedge is Hill Farm House in Sneed Hill. The house is of two parts. The part to the right was built in the 15th century with a 17th century gable, the part to the left is probably 16th century. Both parts are timber framed with exposed framing under stone slate roofs. There is a 20th century addition on the right. Inside are two full cruck trusses to the former open hall. The gable was probably added when the hall was floored. Listed, grade II, with details at: https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1243710 Seend is a hilltop village about 3¾ miles west of Devizes and some 5¾ miles northeast of Trowbridge. The name is from the Old English word ‘sende’ meaning a sandy place. It lies astride the A361 road from Devizes to Trowbridge, which was once the main road from London to Bath. The village has medieval origins, but there is evidence of occupation in Neolithic times. Farming, especially of wool, and later iron ore brought prosperity to Seend, which today is essentially a commuter village.

The Old Police House in Seend Hill retains its blue lamp. Built in the late Victorian era of red brick with ashlar quoins and dressings under a slate roof. Seend is a hilltop village about 3¾ miles west of Devizes and some 5¾ miles northeast of Trowbridge. The name is from the Old English word ‘sende’ meaning a sandy place. It lies astride the A361 road from Devizes to Trowbridge, which was once the main road from London to Bath. The village has medieval origins, but there is evidence of occupation in Neolithic times. Farming, especially of wool, and later iron ore brought prosperity to Seend, which today is essentially a commuter village.

The farm is seen from the footpath.

The lane bearing off from the road (Marsh Lane) leads to Turner's Farm, Loiterton Farm and to the start of the footpath to Poulshot. The farmhouse of Turner's Farm is seen to the left of the image.

Near the junction of Seend Hill and Inmarsh Lane, this footpath begins. It runs to the rear of the houses on the south side of High Street and ends at the churchyard Image Seend is a hilltop village about 3¾ miles west of Devizes and some 5¾ miles northeast of Trowbridge. The name is from the Old English word ‘sende’ meaning a sandy place. It lies astride the A361 road from Devizes to Trowbridge, which was once the main road from London to Bath. The village has medieval origins, but there is evidence of occupation in Neolithic times. Farming, especially of wool, and later iron ore brought prosperity to Seend, which today is essentially a commuter village.

These fine gates and gate piers are the entrance to Seend Park from Seend Hill. There is another image of the entrance from 2014 at Image Seend is a hilltop village about 3¾ miles west of Devizes and some 5¾ miles northeast of Trowbridge. The name is from the Old English word ‘sende’ meaning a sandy place. It lies astride the A361 road from Devizes to Trowbridge, which was once the main road from London to Bath. The village has medieval origins, but there is evidence of occupation in Neolithic times. Farming, especially of wool, and later iron ore brought prosperity to Seend, which today is essentially a commuter village.

From Seend Hill (A361), these fine gates lead into Seend Park. There is another image of the entrance from 2023 at Image Seend is a hilltop village about 3¾ miles west of Devizes and some 5¾ miles northeast of Trowbridge. The name is from the Old English word ‘sende’ meaning a sandy place. It lies astride the A361 road from Devizes to Trowbridge, which was once the main road from London to Bath. The village has medieval origins, but there is evidence of occupation in Neolithic times. Farming, especially of wool, and later iron ore brought prosperity to Seend, which today is essentially a commuter village.

Heading toward Devizes then on to Beckhampton.

The yard alongside Turner's Farm creates and supplies bundles of logs.

East of Seend.