Newcourt, Exeter

Newcourt is a suburb of Exeter and Topsham in Devon, England, located between Digby and Topsham. It has a railway station and forms part of the electoral ward of Topsham.[1] Other local amenities include a school and a community centre.[2][3]

Newcourt railway station
Newcourt railway station, opened in 2015.

History

During World War II, much of the land at Newcourt was used as a US Navy Supply Depot due to the strong transport links of Exeter.[4] This facility was instrumental in the Normandy landings. In 2010, Exeter City Council produced a masterplan for Newcourt to include provisions for 3,500 homes to be built by 2026.[5]

References
Wikimedia Commons has media related to Newcourt, Exeter.
  1. Ordnance Survey GB election maps
  2. https://www.trinityprimaryexeter.co.uk/
  3. https://www.newcourtcommunitycentre.com/
  4. Cornforth, David. "Exeter Memories - US Navy Camp at Weirfield Farm". www.exetermemories.co.uk. Retrieved 21 April 2018.
  5. "Newcourt Masterplan" (PDF). Exeter City Council. November 2010. Retrieved 22 April 2018.

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