Shebbertown Racecourse
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1922–1930 racing course in England
Opened27 September 1922
ClosedApril 1930
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| Location | Abbotsham, Devon |
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| Coordinates | 51°01′27″N 4°15′32″W / 51.02417°N 4.25889°W / 51.02417; -4.25889 |
| Opened | 27 September 1922 |
| Closed | April 1930 |
Shebbertown or Abbotsham Racecourse was a horse racing, greyhound racing and whippet racing course near Abbotsham, Devon; an area in South West England.[1]
History
Horse racing started on 27 September 1922 but finished September 1925. Greyhound racing, whippet racing, gymkhana pony racing and motor cycle racing were all held at the venue at later dates.[4][2][3]
The greyhound racing was independent (not affiliated to the National Greyhound Racing Club) and started on 1 September 1927.[5]
Closure
The greyhound racing continued into and throughout 1929 but the 66 acre course was put up for sale in April 1930.
References
- ↑ "OS County Series 1932 (partial)". old-maps.co.uk.
- 1 2 "Abbotsham Racecourse". Abbotsham Village.
- 1 2 "Shebbertown Racecourse". Westward Ho History.
- ↑ "Shebbertown Racecourse". Greyhound.com.
- ↑ "Dog Racing, 2 September 1927". Exeter and Plymouth Gazette. 1927.