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Potterne sits just two miles south of Devizes, tucked into the greensand ridge where the Salisbury Plain begins to roll away towards the south. It is a linear village, following the line of the A360, but much of its character is hidden in the steep, sunken lanes that branch off the main road. At its heart is the 13th-century Church of St Mary, a remarkably grand example of Early English architecture that reflects the village’s historical importance as a manor belonging to the Bishops of Salisbury. Across from the church stands the Porch House, a striking timber-framed building dating back to the late 15th century. While it functions as a quiet satellite to Devizes, Potterne retains its own distinct identity, supported by a local primary school, a busy village hall, and the George & Dragon pub. The landscape around the village is defined by heavily wooded slopes and a network of footpaths that link the settlement to the neighboring hamlet of Potterne Wick, offering a sense of openness despite the proximity to the town.