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Devizes
Wiltshire, South West · population 16,700 · Photo: Wikimedia Commons
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Devizes
Devizes is a market town and civil parish in Wiltshire, England. It developed around Devizes Castle, an 11th-century Norman castle, and received a charter in 1141. The castle was besieged during the Anarchy, a 12th-century civil war between Stephen of England and Empress Matilda, and again during the English Civil War when the Cavaliers lifted the siege at the Battle of Roundway Down and the Parliamentarian Army of the West under Sir William Waller was routed. Devizes remained under Royalist control until 1645, when Oliver Cromwell attacked and forced the Royalists to surrender. The castle was destroyed in 1648 on the orders of Parliament, and today little remains of it.
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CouncilSwindon council completes summer resurfacing of over 20 streets with £2m funding
More than twenty roads, including Station Road and Bath Road, have been resurfaced this summer under a £2 million scheme, while plans for further works and footpath upgrades are already under way.
Swindon8 minutes ago
Police & fireThree men remanded in Bristol court on drug supply charges
The men were charged after police raids in south Bristol on 30 September, with further court dates set for October and November.
Bristol31 minutes ago
CouncilWillowdown Primary opens 16-place inclusion base for SEND pupils in Bridgwater
Two refurbished classrooms at Willowdown Primary now provide specialist support for 16 children with special educational needs, keeping them in their local school and reducing the need for travel to separate facilities.
Bridgwater35 minutes ago
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View allOliver's Castle
Heddington · 1.9 miles
Oliver Cromwell is mistakenly thought to have fought at the Battle of Roundway Down in 1643, hence the alternative name for the Roundway Downs, 'Olivers Castle'.
Silbury Hill
Avebury · 7.5 miles
Silbury is a man-made hill, often mistaken for a natural feature.
West Kennet Avenue
West Kennett · 8.1 miles
parallel row of standing stones
The Devil's Den
Fyfield · 11 miles
Legend has it that if water is poured into the stones' hollows at midnight, a demon will come to drink it before morning.
Iron Duke
Bradford-on-Avon · 11 miles
Calendar machine, used to process rubber
Iford Manor
Iford · 13 miles
Mediaeval/17th century manor house with italianate garden.
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Hair at the Wesley's
50a Long Street, Devizes
Prints, Perks & Presents
51 Long Street, Devizes
L Wills Pet Spa
52 Long Street, Devizes
The Lamb Inn
20 St. John's Street, Devizes
Elm Tree Antiques
1 Long Street, Devizes
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St. John's Street, Devizes
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