Devizes is an old market town on the edge of the Salisbury Plain and probably derives its name from 'place at the boundaries' referring to the Hundreds of Cannings and Potterne which ran through the old castle. The original castle was destroyed in the Civil War and the present one is nineteenth century. The town has a long wide High Street with several Georgian houses, an old market cross and the Bear Hotel. Churches of most denominations are within easy reach and market days are Thursday and Saturdays in the town square.
From the town the Kennet and Avon Canal climbs up twenty-nine locks, the longest flight in Britain, towards Caen Hill. There are many places of interest to visit nearby including Stonehenge, Avebury and the ancient Savernake Forest.
Facilities include non-resident management staff and community alarm service, lift, lounge, laundry, guest facilities and garden.
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Castle Court consists of 15 flats and bungalows in a courtyard setting built in 1982 and close to the town centre...
Facilities include a visiting manager and emergency alarm system. Local shops and the town centre are nearby.
Access : Devizes is to...
Chantry Court was built by Wimpey Retirement Homes in 1987 and consists of 55 flats close to the town centre.
...Facilities : These include a resident manager and emergency alarm system, communal lounge, guest facilities and garden. Shops in the...
Facilities include non-resident management and emergency alarm service, lift, lounge, restaurant open to the public, guest facilities and garden.
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Facilities include an emergency alarm service.
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Facilities include non-resident management and emergency alarm service, lift, lounge, dining room, guest facilities and garden.
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Facilities include resident management and emergency alarm service, laundry, guest facilities, community centre and garden.
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Sudweeks Court is situated off New Park Street close to shops in the centre of Devizes and consists of 40...
Facilities include a resident manager and emergency alarm service, lift, residents' lounge, laundry, camera door entry system, guest facilities and garden.
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Facilities include an emergency alarm service.
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The Croft is situated off Meadow Drive to the north-east of the town centre and consists of 25 apartments and bungalows...
Facilities: These include a visiting manager and emergency alarm system, communal lounge, security entry system and lift.
Access : Devizes is...