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Barton Dene, MARLBOROUGH, SN8 1NZ

Barton Dene is seen here as it passes a recent development 'The Hammons' A public bridleway runs along the lane before swinging left to head towards Manton where it joins the long distance White Horse Trail and heads over Marlborough Downs. Marlborough is a market town on the Old Bath Road once the main road from London to Bath. The twice-weekly market is sited in High Street, one of the widest in England, lined on both sides with fine listed buildings of which the town has almost 300. There is evidence of local settlement from every period from the prehistoric to the present day. The town is home to the renowned Marlborough College. The River Kennet flows through the town.

Two Victorian cottages in Barton Dene. A public bridleway runs along the lane before swinging left to head towards Manton where it joins the long distance White Horse Trail and heads over Marlborough Downs. Marlborough is a market town on the Old Bath Road once the main road from London to Bath. The twice-weekly market is sited in High Street, one of the widest in England, lined on both sides with fine listed buildings of which the town has almost 300. There is evidence of local settlement from every period from the prehistoric to the present day. The town is home to the renowned Marlborough College. The River Kennet flows through the town.

Seen from Barton Dene is the swimming pool building which is part of Marlborough Leisure Centre Image A public bridleway runs along the lane before swinging left to head towards Manton where it joins the long distance White Horse Trail and heads over Marlborough Downs. Marlborough is a market town on the Old Bath Road once the main road from London to Bath. The twice-weekly market is sited in High Street, one of the widest in England, lined on both sides with fine listed buildings of which the town has almost 300. There is evidence of local settlement from every period from the prehistoric to the present day. The town is home to the renowned Marlborough College. The River Kennet flows through the town.

The lightly wooded area between Barton Dene and Hyde Lane is criss-crossed by paths although none are rights of way. The paths, seen here from Barton Dene, are much used by dog walkers. Marlborough is a market town on the Old Bath Road once the main road from London to Bath. The twice-weekly market is sited in High Street, one of the widest in England, lined on both sides with fine listed buildings of which the town has almost 300. There is evidence of local settlement from every period from the prehistoric to the present day. The town is home to the renowned Marlborough College. The River Kennet flows through the town.

Bridleway descending into Barton Dene.

Marlborough Leisure Centre is seen here from College Fields. The centre is run by Wiltshire Council and has the usual facilities - gym, swimming pool, sports hall, cafe etc. Marlborough is a market town on the Old Bath Road once the main road from London to Bath. The twice-weekly market is sited in High Street, one of the widest in England, lined on both sides with fine listed buildings of which the town has almost 300. There is evidence of local settlement from every period from the prehistoric to the present day. The town is home to the renowned Marlborough College. The River Kennet flows through the town.

The surfacing ends on Barton Dene as it passes a car parking compound for construction workers at Marlborough College. A public bridleway runs along the lane before swinging left to head towards Manton where it joins the long distance White Horse Trail and heads over Marlborough Downs. Marlborough is a market town on the Old Bath Road once the main road from London to Bath. The twice-weekly market is sited in High Street, one of the widest in England, lined on both sides with fine listed buildings of which the town has almost 300. There is evidence of local settlement from every period from the prehistoric to the present day. The town is home to the renowned Marlborough College. The River Kennet flows through the town.

This stable block of Barton Farm is 18th century. Now part of the estate department of the ever expanding Marlborough College with its friendly sign - Marlborough College, Private Property, Keep out. Listed, grade II, with details at: https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1034267 Marlborough is a market town on the Old Bath Road once the main road from London to Bath. The twice-weekly market is sited in High Street, one of the widest in England, lined on both sides with fine listed buildings of which the town has almost 300. There is evidence of local settlement from every period from the prehistoric to the present day. The town is home to the renowned Marlborough College. The River Kennet flows through the town.