Potterne is a village in the English county of Wiltshire. The civil parish of Potterne includes the hamlet of Potterne Wick. In the census of 2001, the village had a population of 1,570. It is located slightly to the south of Devizes and lies on the A360 which passes from Devizes to Salisbury. Potterne is the second-most populated village in Wiltshire, second to Market Lavington which has a population of over 2000 according to the census of 2001. Potterne is known as 'The Place of Springs' since there are many springs all around the village. This title was used by the old primary school on its emblem. The village is home to a successful cricket club, founded as part of the village sports team in 1936. Currently the team plays in the Wiltshire Cricket League. The village used to have three pubs, but now only has 'The George & Dragon'. It also has a post office, village hall, village shop, church, deer sanctuary, youth club, 'Bright Sparks Community Preschool', and the Key Stage 1 half of 'Five Lanes Primary School'. There is also a playing field and a park. Many of the residents of Potterne are part of the 'Potterne Panto Group' which present pantomimes nearly every February. Recently, the village has held Christmas markets in December which have attracted many visitors. Wikipedia [ - ]

Potterne is a village in the English county of Wiltshire. The civil parish of Potterne includes... [ + ]