The Market Cross was designed by Benjamin Wyatt and was given somewhat begrudgingly by Lord Sidmouth. He was Member of Parliament for the Borough from 1784 to 1805 and Prime Minister from 1801 to 1804. Apparently (and not unusual for a politician) he seemed to have forgotten an earlier promise to erect a cross way back in 1797, but the townspeople managed to persuade him and in 1814 the Cross was built.

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The Fountain is a memorial to T. H. Southeron Estcourt, who founded the Wiltshire Friendly Society in 1828 and was Member of Parliament for Devizes from 1835 until 1844 and …

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There's a lively weekly market on Thursdays. A market has been held continuously in the town since the 14th century and for the last three hundred years that has been on a Thursday. That market thrives today.

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1. Devizes & Oliver’s Castle loop via Quaker's Walk — North Wessex Downs

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2. Caen Hill Locks – Caen Hill Locks loop from Wilts, Somerset and Weymouth Railway (Devizes Branch)

11.2km

02:55

80m

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3. Devizes Wharf – Caen Hill Locks loop from Devizes

11.4km

02:59

80m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Location: Devizes, South West England, England, United Kingdom

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Devizes Market Place and Landmarks

1. Devizes & Oliver’s Castle loop via Quaker's Walk — North Wessex Downs

2. Caen Hill Locks – Caen Hill Locks loop from Wilts, Somerset and Weymouth Railway (Devizes Branch)

3. Devizes Wharf – Caen Hill Locks loop from Devizes

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