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The district has a [[Local Nature Reserve]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.lnr.naturalengland.org.uk/Special/lnr/lnr_details.asp?C=0&N=elvetham&ID=894 |title=Elvetham Heath |series=Local Nature Reserves|publisher=Natural England|accessdate=4 August 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url= http://magic.defra.gov.uk/MagicMap.aspx?startTopic=Designations&activelayer=lnrIndex&query=REF_CODE%3D%271009886%27|title=Map of Elvetham Heath|series=Local Nature Reserves|publisher=Natural England|accessdate=4 August 2013}}</ref> It is managed by [[Hart District Council]], with the intent to move it back to typical heathland, with some marsh areas. The area supports species including [[slow-worm]]s, lizards, and [[dragonfly|dragonflies]]. Rare breed cattle graze in the nature reserve during the summer and autumn. |
The district has a [[Local Nature Reserve]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.lnr.naturalengland.org.uk/Special/lnr/lnr_details.asp?C=0&N=elvetham&ID=894 |title=Elvetham Heath |series=Local Nature Reserves|publisher=Natural England|accessdate=4 August 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url= http://magic.defra.gov.uk/MagicMap.aspx?startTopic=Designations&activelayer=lnrIndex&query=REF_CODE%3D%271009886%27|title=Map of Elvetham Heath|series=Local Nature Reserves|publisher=Natural England|accessdate=4 August 2013}}</ref> It is managed by [[Hart District Council]], with the intent to move it back to typical heathland, with some marsh areas. The area supports species including [[slow-worm]]s, lizards, and [[dragonfly|dragonflies]]. Rare breed cattle graze in the nature reserve during the summer and autumn. |
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==RAF Plane crash== |
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On the 5 October 1945, An [[Royal Air Force]], [[Consolidated B-24 Liberator|Consolidated B-24J Liberator GR.VI]] (KG867) from [[No. 311 Squadron RAF]] crashed into a field at Elvetham Heath after an engine fire due to fuel leak led to loss of control. The aircraft was operating an flight from [[Blackbushe Airport]] to [[Václav Havel Airport Prague|Prague–Ruzyně Airport]]. All 23 passengers and crew onboard died in the accident.<ref>[http://aviation-safety.net/wikibase/wiki.php?id=27876 ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 27876]</ref><ref>[http://fcafa.wordpress.com/2011/08/04/blackbushe-5-october-1945/ Blackbushe, 5 October 1945]</ref><ref>[http://www.blackbusheairport.co.uk/about/history.aspx RAF Hartford Bridge / Blackbushe Airport]</ref> |
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Elvetham Heath is a residential area and civil parish, containing 1,868 residences,[citation needed] on a 311 acres (126 ha)* site, just outside the north western boundary of the town of Fleet in the English county of Hampshire.
Location
Elvetham Heath was built on reclaimed pine plantation/heathland between the M3 motorway and the London-Southampton railway line, 2 miles (3.2 km) north of Fleet town centre. Formerly known as Railroad Heath, it previously belonged to the local Calthorpe Estate. Construction finished on the development in June 2008.
Elvetham Heath serves as a commuter area to local towns; Basingstoke some 12 miles (19 km) to the west, Reading is 16 miles (26 km) to the north and London is 37 miles (60 km) to the northeast. The development is located precisely midway between Southampton and London. It is adjacent to the M3 motorway, 12 miles (19 km) from the M4, and 14 miles (23 km) from the M25. Fleet railway station is approximately 1.2 miles (1.9 km) from the centre of the development.
Nature reserve
The district has a Local Nature Reserve.[1][2] It is managed by Hart District Council, with the intent to move it back to typical heathland, with some marsh areas. The area supports species including slow-worms, lizards, and dragonflies. Rare breed cattle graze in the nature reserve during the summer and autumn.
RAF Plane crash
On the 5 October 1945, An Royal Air Force, Consolidated B-24J Liberator GR.VI (KG867) from No. 311 Squadron RAF crashed into a field at Elvetham Heath after an engine fire due to fuel leak led to loss of control. The aircraft was operating an flight from Blackbushe Airport to Prague–Ruzyně Airport. All 23 passengers and crew onboard died in the accident.[3][4][5]
References
- ^ "Elvetham Heath". Local Nature Reserves. Natural England. Retrieved 4 August 2013.
- ^ "Map of Elvetham Heath". Local Nature Reserves. Natural England. Retrieved 4 August 2013.
- ^ ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 27876
- ^ Blackbushe, 5 October 1945
- ^ RAF Hartford Bridge / Blackbushe Airport
External links
- Official site of Elvetham Heath Parish Council
- Elvetham Heath Primary School Site for Elvetham Heath's primary school
- heathforum.co.uk Heath forum for residents and businesses of Elvetham Heath - smartphone and tablet friendly
- Elvetham Heath Forum
- On The Heath Local community website and forum for Elvetham Heath