Calne is a town and civil parish in Wiltshire, southwestern England, at the north western edge of the North Wessex Downs hill range. A marked Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, Calne is situated on a little river, the Marden, that rises 2 miles (3 km) away in the Wessex Downs, and it is the only town on that river. As measuring during the 2011 Census, Calne boasted a resident population of 17,000 residents. Since the end of the 1990s, Calne grew rapidly in contrast to many other towns in the South West region. The Lansdowne Park property development, finalised in late 2008, has drastically boosted the physical size of the town, developing an entirely new north-western suburb. This consists of a new primary school, a medical centre and a modest shopping area consisting of a mix of shops. This type of redevelopment has brought in professional workers from historically more prosperous locations like Bath, Bristol, Marlborough and as far afield as the 'silicon valley' towns of central Berkshire. Well known buildings in the town include St Mary's Church, a variety of houses on The Green, and the town hall. Of special note is Calne Library, opened by the Queen in 2001, which has won awards for its innovative style. Ever since the demolition of the Harris pork factory and the conclusion of the first phase of redevelopment regeneration in 2001, Calne has seen Cotswold stone, much like local limestone, being put to use alongside smart red brickwork, formerly saved for fine historic buildings. For all your property improvements, ensure to make select of reputable professionals in Calne to ensure a fantastic quality service at a competitive price.