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Strip, Map, Record

2 January 2024

Our Q&A with Wessex Archaeology explains all about the important survey work

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Surveys and site set up

19 December 2023

Archaeological surveys and site set up work in January 2024 mark start of construction.

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Removal of 4.6km of overhead power lines in North Wessex Downs AONB secures planning permission

18 December 2023

A project to replace 4.6km of overhead electricity line and 13 pylons with underground cable is one step closer to being realised following an important decision by Wiltshire Council.

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Going underground – plans submitted to remove 4.6km section of overhead power lines in North Wessex Downs

1 March 2023

Proposal to remove 4.6km of existing overhead high voltage electricity line and replace it with underground infrastructure

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Taking a hike along the pylons at the North Wessex Downs Walking Festival

23 June 2022

We’re improving the landscape in Devizes by going underground.

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The project plans in photos

4 August 2021

We’re improving the landscape in Devizes by going underground.

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