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Devizes is a small market town situate on the edge of the great expanse of Salisbury Plain. Originally bounded by three manors, hence its name - a version of 'ad divisas' meaning, at the boundary. The town shows elegant houses of the 18th-century and Tudor houses can be seen in St. John's Alley. Devizes Castle, constructed in the 19th-century, contains fragments of the earlier castle, demolished following the Civil War. The church of St.John was built in the 12th-century, for the castle. St. Mary's church was built in the town at the same time. Both churches feature fine Norman work and St.John's has a magnificent tower.
Historically, the town dates back to the Bronze Age, a fact borne out by the many findings of interesting relics from this period. These, together with relics from the Neolithic and Iron Age, are housed in the local museum.
There are many other interesting features in this lovely old town and these include an ancient market cross and the Bear Inn which dates 16th-century. The inn was visited by Fanny Burney in 1730 and the landlord was the father of the painter Thomas Lawrence.
More latterly, the town is known for the Kennet and Avon Canal. The canal passes close to the town, and rises with the aid of 29 locks built by Rennie, to a height of 237 feet in two and a half miles. It is one of the longest flight of locks in the country.
Attractive nearby features include the beautiful chalk carving of the White Horse, the NT property of Avebury Manor and West Kennet Long Barrows. The town has many excellent shops, pubs and restaurants. Add town to favourites
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All attractions in DevizesAll attractions in WiltshireComplete A to Z of attractions in EnglandHotels & Accommodation in Devizes |  The Castle HotelNew Park Street, Devizes, Wiltshire, England (0.3 miles, 0.5 km)
Situated in the heart of the beautiful Wiltshire countryside, Devizes is a fascinating town to explore from the comfort of the Grade II listed Castle Hotel. Visit the famous flight of 29 locks on ...
More info and book online.. Price from £60.00 |  | The Stage Post9 High St,, West Lavington, Devizes, Wiltshire, England (4.7 miles, 7.5 km, direction S)
At The Stage Post, you will always receive a warm and friendly welcome from our staff and regular locals. We have a spacious restaurant with extensive a la carte menu and offer bar snacks for those wh...
More info and book online.. Price from £65.00 |  | The White Hart Hotel2 London Road, Calne, Wiltshire, Wiltshire, England (6.0 miles, 9.6 km, direction N)
This charming, recently renovated 16th century coach house is located in the centre of one of Wiltshire’s oldest market towns. The hotel was completely and sympathetically renovated in September ...
More info and book online.. Price from £70.00 |  |  Best Western Lansdowne Strand HotelThe Strand, Calne, Wiltshire, England (6.2 miles, 9.9 km, direction N)
The hotel has an ideal location in Wiltshire, located on the a4 (15 minutes from the m4) in this market town. We are very conscious of high standards and service at the Lansdowne Strand Hotel The ho...
More info and book online.. Price from £89.00 |  | Conigre Farm HotelSemington Rd, Melksham, Wiltshire, England (6.3 miles, 10.2 km, direction W)
The Conigre Hotel is a charming, family run 17th century farmhouse hotel. The Hotel also has an award winning restaurant 1AA rosette 1RAC dining award. The Hotel lies on the outskirts of the small...
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More Devizes hotels...Nearby travel help| Melksham Station | (7.0 miles, 11.2 km, direction W) | | Chippenham Station | (9.4 miles, 15.1 km, direction NW) | | M4 Junction 17 | (12.7 miles, 20.5 km, direction NW) | | M4 Junction 16 | (14.9 miles, 23.9 km, direction NE) | | Bristol International Airport | (31.3 miles, 50.3 km, direction W) | | Southampton Airport | (39.2 miles, 63.1 km, direction SE) | | Devizes to London | (81.5 miles, 131.1 km, direction E) |
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