Calne is a town and civil parish within Wiltshire, southwestern England, at the north western edge of the North Wessex Downs hill range. A marked Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, Calne is located on a small river, the Marden, which 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 boasted a permanent population of around 17,274 citizens. Since the end of the 1990s, Calne expanded dramatically in comparison to the majority of other towns in the South West area. The Lansdowne Park housing development, finished in late 2008, has significantly increased the physical size of the town, making a completely modern north-western suburban area. This consists of a brand-new primary school, a medical centre and a small shopping area containing a mix of stores. This kind of redevelopment has brought in professional workers from traditionally more prosperous areas for example, Bath, Bristol, Marlborough and as far afield as the 'silicon valley' towns of central Berkshire. Prominent buildings in the town include St Mary's Church, a range 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 ingenious design. Since the demolition of the Harris pork factory and the completion of the first stage of redevelopment regeneration in 2001, Calne has seen Cotswold stone, just like local limestone, being chosen together with smart red brickwork, previously saved for fine historical buildings. For all your property improvements, ensure to make choose of reputable specialists in Calne to make certain of a good quality service at a great price.