1991

SO2656 : The disused racecourse on the Hergest Ridge

taken 33 years ago, near to Burlingjobb, Powys, Wales

The disused racecourse on the Hergest Ridge
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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Category: Racecourse
This photo is linked from: Automatic Clusters: · Bradnor Hill [6] · Bradnor Hill on the Left [3] · Kington Racecourse [3] Other Photos: · Offa's Dyke Path crosses the old racecourse ·
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SO2656, 46 images   (more nearby 🔍)
Photographer
Trevor Rickard   (more nearby)
Date Taken
December 1991   (more nearby)
Submitted
Sunday, 16 August, 2009
Subject Location
OSGB36: geotagged! SO 265 568 [100m precision]
WGS84: 52:12.3033N 3:4.5476W
Camera Location
OSGB36: geotagged! SO 265 567
View Direction
Northeast (about 45 degrees)
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Image classification(about): Geograph (Fourth Visitor for SO2656) · First in 5 Years (TPoint) (about)
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