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Welcome to New Homes in Devizes, the easy way to find new homes in Devizes and the surrounding area. Devizes is located in the county of Wiltshire and only 14 miles from Bath. Devizes has a population of around 15,000 and is probably best known for the Kennet and Avon Canal's Caen Hill flight of 29 locks, which rise 237 feet in 2.5 miles. The canal fell into disuse after the coming of the railway in the 1850s, but has been restored for leisure uses. The waterway's history is celebrated at the canal museum at Devizes Wharf. In 1853, the Wiltshire Archaeological and Natural History Society was founded in the town, and later opened a museum in Long Street. Now called the Wiltshire Heritage Museum, the collections are designated as being of national significance. If you are looking at new homes in Devizes you may be interested to learn that it has an abundance of primary and secondary schools. Areas close to Devizes include Chippenham, Salisbury, Swindon and Bristol. London is situated 73 miles from Devizes. New homes in Devizes provide the best of both worlds for those seeking the heritage and cultural aspects that only a town like Devizes can offer combined with the benefits of a brand new home in the heart of Wiltshire.

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Devizes is a market town in South West England, in the county of Wiltshire. Devizes has emerged as a major centre of trade and industry in recent decades and has a total population of 11,296. Devizes’ economy is based on manufacturing, retail, and trade, according. “New homes in Devizes are very much in demand”, according to Vernon Pethard, Managing Director ofwww.newhomesforsale.co.uk, the leading new homes website in the UK.

Devizes Castle was one of the first settlements in the region. It was built in 1080 by Osmud, who was the bishop of Salisbury during the time. It remained an unknown town during the next hundred years. Devizes started developing in the 13^th century when churches were constructed and the town became an important centre of religion. The town was the site of a siege during the English Civil War. The town of Devizes grew in importance afterwards especially during the industrial revolution. It became a centre of textile manufacturing and the extension of railway network in 1857 further increased its importance. Devizes is now a major industrial town with a significant tourism base. Major towns and suburbs nearby are Melksham Without, Alton, Calne Without, Notton, and Charlton St Peter.

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Places of Interest in Devizes

Caen Hill Locks: Caen Locks are located a short drive from Devizes and are considered a wonder of engineering. These locks were installed on the Kennet and Avon Canal in the 19^th century. There is a total of 29 locks on the canal, 16 of which are located near Devizes. A unique thing about these locks is that they are straight in line and offer an uplift of up to 237 feet. Caen Hill Locks are now a major tourist attraction in Devizes.
Caen Hill: It is not just the locks that are a tourist attraction on Caen Hill. The area has been restored in its original beauty. It started with the cleaning of the canal, which had a number of pollutants added from the Devizes industrial zone. The canal is fully clean now and is inhabited by fish, which has made it a popular angling spot. Bird refuges, parks, play areas, gardens, picnic spots, and other facilities are also available. The area is also popular with Devizes cyclists and runners.
Devizes Castle: The reason for which the town of Devizes was built does not stand in its original shape. A new castle was built in Devizes in the 19^th century but it is not open to public. The building has now become a private property though tourists are allowed to take pictures of the outside.
Kennet and Avon Canal Museum: A museum has been built to commemorate the engineering marvel of the Kennet and Avon Canal. It houses many historical relics and equipment used in construction.

Famous People from Devizes

Painter Sir Thomas Lawrence hailed from Devizes. Cricketer Roy Balmer was born in Devizes. Footballer Chris Allen was also born in Devizes. Actress Charlotte Long was born and raised in Devizes. Another famous personality from Devizes is actor Clive Robertson who was born in this town.

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