Newcourt, Exeter
Newcourt is a recently developed suburb of Exeter, Devon, England, located between Digby and Topsham. The area is primarily a housing estate, but includes 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.