Calne

Calne (pronounced /kɑːn/) is a town in Wiltshire, southwestern England. It is situated at the northwestern extremity of the North Wessex Downs hill range, a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The town lies on the River Marden, the Wilts & Berks Canal and the A4 road 18 miles (29 km) east of Bath, 6 miles (9.5 km) east of Chippenham and 13 miles (21 km) west of Marlborough. London is some 90 miles (145 km) to the east. According to the... more
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