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Ramsbury is fortunate in having its own branch library run by Wiltshire CC. The building was built as the Salvation Army 'barracks' in 1908, and there are names of various 'officers' on the foundation stones. This was probably the third building in the village that the SA had occupied, but they were not always popular in a village once known for its brewing trade.

Number 59 High Street is 17th century, timber framed with an attractive brink and flint facade. The shop front was inserted into the house in the 19th century but the property is now a dwelling again. Some original internal features survive. Listed, grade II, with details at: https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1365474 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.

Thatched timber framed cottage on the High Street in Ramsbury. This is the only thatched cottage on the High Street, having survived the fire of 1781 which destroyed several others. Most property along the street is post 1781.

Number 1 Burdett Street is a two storey, thatched detached house. 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.

This end of row house with an integral garage is number 55 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.

This row of 4 cottages is now two houses, numbers 73 and 77 High Street. Built in the late 18th century and altered in the 19th and 20th centuries. Some original internal features remain. Listed, for group value, grade II, with details at: https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1249780 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.

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.

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