Developments on the outskirts have also been managed, in the main, sympathetically. Anyway, none of Campden's precious open spaces or buildings and street-scenes of importance have been lost. It is no wonder then that Chipping Campden is such a uniquely attractive historic gem of a town. Since it was laid out so handsomely with its long High Street in the 12'h Century it has been fortunate. Its growth as a settlement, aided by wool wealth, durable stone and fine craftsmanship has been untouched by war, industrialisation or arterial traffic. Thanks to this and exceptional care of the special character and built heritage of the town during the last century it has survived splendidly