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Devizes, Market town in Wiltshire, England

The central Market Place of Devizes contains over 500 listed buildings, displaying centuries of architectural development through different historical periods.

The town emerged around a Norman castle constructed in 1080 by Osmund, Bishop of Salisbury, at the intersection of three Saxon parishes.

The Wiltshire Museum exhibits significant archaeological collections, including prehistoric gold artifacts connected to the Stonehenge period.

The Kennet and Avon Canal provides water transportation access, while regular markets occur in the town center throughout the week.

The Caen Hill Locks consist of 29 consecutive canal locks, representing an engineering achievement from the Georgian period.

Location: Wiltshire

Phone: +441380800400

Website: http://devizes-tc.gov.uk

GPS coordinates: 51.35278,-1.99583

Latest update: May 26, 2025 20:49

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