Calne is a town and civil parish in Wiltshire, southwestern England, at the north western border of the North Wessex Downs hill range. A marked Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, Calne is positioned on a small river, the Marden, that rises 2 miles (3 km) away in the Wessex Downs, and it is the only town on that river. As per the 2011 Census, Calne had a population of 17,274 inhabitants. Since the late 1990s, Calne expanded quickly in contrast to most other towns in the South West area. The Lansdowne Park property development, finished at the end of 2008, has noticeably grown the physical scale of the town, developing a totally new north-western suburban area. This includes a new primary school, a medical centre and a modest shopping area containing a mix of stores. This redevelopment has caught the attention of professional workers from traditionally more well off locations including Bath, Bristol, Marlborough and as far afield as the 'silicon valley' towns of main Berkshire. Distinctive buildings in the town include St Mary's Church, an array of homes on The Green, and the town hall. Of special note is Calne Library, opened by the Queen in 2001, which has won accolades for its ingenious style. Ever since the demolition of the Harris pork factory and the conclusion of the initial stage of redevelopment regeneration in 2001, Calne has seen Cotswold stone, much like local limestone, being employed together with smart red brickwork, previously saved for fine historical buildings. For all of your house upgrades, make sure to make use of vetted experts in Calne to be sure of a great quality service at a great price.