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]

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

^ Ordnance Survey GB election maps
^ https://www.trinityprimaryexeter.co.uk/
^ https://www.newcourtcommunitycentre.com/
^ Cornforth, David. "Exeter Memories - US Navy Camp at Weirfield Farm". www.exetermemories.co.uk. Retrieved 21 April 2018.
^ "Newcourt Masterplan" (PDF). Exeter City Council. November 2010. Retrieved 22 April 2018.

50°42.2′N 3°28.6′W / 50.7033°N 3.4767°W / 50.7033; -3.4767

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[1] Ordnance Survey GB election maps

[2] ttps://www.trinityprimaryexeter.co.uk/

[3] ttps://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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