About this Assembly
The Community Assembly of Devizes is located in a market town in Wiltshire and it developed around Devizes Castle, an 11th-century Norman castle and received a Charter in 1141. The castle was besieged during the Anarchy, a 12th-century civil war between Stephen of England and Empress Matilda, and again during the English Civil War. Devizes remained under Royalist control until 1645, when Oliver Cromwell attacked and forced the Royalists to surrender.
The castle was destroyed in 1648 on the orders of Parliament, and today little remains of it. Because the castle was on the boundaries of the manors of Rowde, Bishops Cannings and Potterne it became known as the castrum ad divisas ('the castle at the boundaries'), hence the name Devizes.
From the 16th century Devizes became known for its textiles, and by the early 18th century it held the largest corn market in the West Country, constructing the Corn Exchange in 1857. In the 18th century, brewing, curing of tobacco and snuff-making were established.
Facilitators
- Christine Corcoran
- Pamela Welch
- Judith Bishop
Names shown were published on the former CABI website. Each facilitator will be asked to confirm consent before their details appear on the new site.
Meetings and events
No public meetings have been confirmed for this Assembly yet. Members only meetings show the town or approximate area publicly, with the precise location released to registered attendees.