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One of many attractive and old thatched cottages in the Wiltshire village of Ramsbury. www.ramsbury.org

Named after the family that once owned Ramsbury Manor, Burdett Street has several thatched cottages to either side. Some date back as far as the 16th century, and all are timber framed with brick, rubble or wattle infil.

Number 36 High Street is late 16th or early 17th century timber framed and thatched. Listed, grade II, with details at: https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1034094 Ramsbury lies in fertile farming land in the valley of the River Kennet. The site has been occupied since at least the Iron Age and there are several Roman villas. There was a bishopric of Ramsbury, established by 909 and ended in 1075 when it was included in the bishopric of Salisbury. Until 1744 when the present A4 road was turnpiked, the road through the village was part of the main route from London to Bristol.

Number 12 Burdett Street is a 17th century timber framed and thatched cottage. The rear extension is late 20th century. Listed, grade II, with details at: https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1365470 Ramsbury lies in fertile farming land in the valley of the River Kennet. The site has been occupied since at least the Iron Age and there are several Roman villas. There was a bishopric of Ramsbury, established by 909 and ended in 1075 when it was included in the bishopric of Salisbury. Until 1744 when the present A4 road was turnpiked, the road through the village was part of the main route from London to Bristol.

Ramsbury Library is located in Chapel House, number 31 High Street. Ramsbury lies in fertile farming land in the valley of the River Kennet. The site has been occupied since at least the Iron Age and there are several Roman villas. There was a bishopric of Ramsbury, established by 909 and ended in 1075 when it was included in the bishopric of Salisbury. Until 1744 when the present A4 road was turnpiked, the road through the village was part of the main route from London to Bristol.

Ramsbury Fire Station, High Street, Ramsbury, Wiltshire

It seems that no pubs are safe from closure any more. This one on the High Street is up for sale at auction, with a guide price of £350,000 in July 2009, and with planning permission to convert it into a residential property. The Burdett family owned the local manor in the 19th and 20th centuries, and Burdett Street is to the right.

Picturesque street in Ramsbury with black and white thatched cottages. The street connects High Street with Back Lane. www.ramsbury.org

York House, number 38 High Street is a large terraced property. The building was formerly The Burdett Arms public house (earlier named The White House) which closed in 2009. Now a private dwelling. Ramsbury lies in fertile farming land in the valley of the River Kennet. The site has been occupied since at least the Iron Age and there are several Roman villas. There was a bishopric of Ramsbury, established by 909 and ended in 1075 when it was included in the bishopric of Salisbury. Until 1744 when the present A4 road was turnpiked, the road through the village was part of the main route from London to Bristol.