This site is designed to provide accessible information about the services Devizes Town Council provides.

Information is not just limited to Devizes Town Council but may cover some of the surrounding towns and parishes within the Kennet area and other places of interest.

Throughout the pages you should find links to other relevant organisational web sites that provide further useful information on community events and services.

Main Landmarks and Distinctive Buildings of the Town

The Market Cross, Market Place

This was given to the town in 1814 by Lord Sidmouth, MP and carries the legend of Ruth Pierce, a market trader.  Pierce asked God to strike her dead if she lied about a corn deal.  She was struck down immediately.

The Fountain, Market Place

This dates from 1879 and commemorates THS Estcourt MP who stands on the top.

Shambles Market Hall, Market Place

Built in 1853, it was the original butter and poultry market house and is used today on Thursday, Friday and Saturday for traditional market goods.    On Tuesdays, it hosts an antiques and bric-a-brac market.

The Corn Exchange, Market Place

This was built in 1856 to house the corn market after dealers and farmers complained about the lack of protection for their produce sold at the Market Cross. 

The Town Hall, St. John’s Street

Redesigned in 1806 by Thomas Baldwin of Bath, the Town Hall uses part of an earlier 17th century building that included a lock up.

St. John’s Alley

This is an outstanding example of timber framed building with “oversailing” upper floors and dates back to the 16th century.