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Bowerhill sits just south of Melksham, separated from the town by the busy A350 and the small stretch of the River Avon. Most of the residential area as it stands today was built over the site of the former RAF Melksham, which served as a major technical training base from 1940 until its closure in the late 1960s. This history is still visible in the layout of the streets and the survival of a few original military buildings, including the old H-block workshops. While it functions largely as a self-contained community with its own primary school, village hall, and local shops, it’s also a major employment hub for the region due to the extensive industrial estate on its southern edge. For those who enjoy being outdoors, the Kennet & Avon Canal borders the locality to the east, providing a direct walking and cycling towpath towards Seend or back into Melksham. It is a practical, level area to get around, balancing its mid-century suburban character with easy access to the more rural stretches of the Wiltshire countryside.