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Shooting
Bisley Rifle Range
54.970522, -1.612921
Newcastle
Opened:
1900s
Closed:
Unknown
Redeveloped
Condition:
Home Teams/Clubs:
Last Updated:
10 Feb 2023
HER Description
NEHL - Bisley Rifle Range opened on the Groat Market in the 1900s, citing itself as the "Finest Public Rifle Range in the North". Its manager in 1906 was a J. Cunningham, and was open to the general public. The rifle range was at 19 Groat Market.
Thanks to Steve Ellwood (@TyneSnapper) for sharing this information.
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Historic Environment Records
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