The grade II* former Assize Courts in Devizes is a fine building that has long needed a new use. It has been empty for 30 years and increasing neglected.
Working with the Wiltshire Museum and Wiltshire Council the Trust has facilitated the establishment of a Devizes Assize Court Trust that will now take forward a plan to rescue the building and create an expanded new home for the Wiltshire Museum.
Some £10 million will be needed to bring this to fruition so the hard work starts now. To see the project and how you can help go to
Illustrations of the building are on page 35 of the WHBT 1967 – 2007 review