Monument record M1995 - Rifle range, Epperstone

Summary

FIRING RANGE (Victorian to Late 20th Century)

Location

Grid reference SK 66049 48570 (point)
Map sheet SK64NE
District Newark
Civil Parish Epperstone, Newark

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Full Description

Rifle range - targets marked within circle with raised butts. (1)
Firing range on Gonalston Lane, still in use by East Bridgford rifle club, also by police. First brought into use for cannon testing, Crimean War. (2)
Grid refs for extent of range.


<1> OS, 1919, 1:2500, County Series 1919 (Map). SNT1028.

Other Refs: 34/14

<2> Clark P, 1994, Pers Comm (Personal comment). SNT559.

Other Refs: EHG

Sources/Archives (2)

  • <1> Map: OS. 1919. 1:2500, County Series 1919.
  • <2> Personal comment: Clark P. 1994. Pers Comm.

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Record last edited

Jan 19 2023 7:34PM

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