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SO2656 : The disused racecourse on the Hergest Ridge

near to Burlingjobb, Powys, Great Britain

The disused racecourse on the Hergest Ridge

From the hilltop looking north-east to the partially wooded Bradnor Hill, with Herrock Hill beyond to the left. This track is part of the oval-shaped Kington Racecourse on the Hergest Ridge, which is still clearly marked on the OS map. The racecourse started up in 1825 and held regular events until around 1880. It replaced an original course running around the top of Bradnor Hill, which began use in about 1770.

See also SO2656 : Offa's Dyke Path crosses the old racecourse.

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1991

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Grid Square: SO2656, 18 images (more nearby)
Photographer: Trevor Rickard (find more nearby)
Image classification^?: Geograph (Fourth Visitor for SO2656)
First in 5 Years (TPoint) ^?
Date Taken: December 1991 (more nearby)
Submitted: Sunday, 16 August, 2009
Category: Racecourse (more nearby)
Subject Location: OSGB36: SO 265 568 [100m precision]
WGS84: 52:12.3033N 3:4.5476W
Photographer Location: OSGB36: SO 265 567
View Direction: Northeast (about 45 degrees)