Newcourt, Exeter
Newcourt railway station (England), opened in 2015.
Newcourt is a recently developed suburb of Exeter, Devon, England, located between Digby and Topsham. The area primarily consists of a housing estate, but includes also includes a number of amenities such as a community centre, a train station (Newcourt) and a branch of IKEA, which opened in May 2018.[1]
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.[2] 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.[3]
References[]
- ^ "IKEA Exeter | Opening hours & Store information". www.ikea.com. Retrieved 2018-04-22.
- ^ Cornforth, David. "Exeter Memories - US Navy Camp at Weirfield Farm". www.exetermemories.co.uk. Retrieved 2018-04-21.
- ^ "Newcourt Masterplan" (PDF). Exeter City Council. November 2010. Retrieved 2018-04-22.
Coordinates: 50°42.2′N 3°28.6′W / 50.7033°N 3.4767°W
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