Coney Hill

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51°51′08″N 2°12′56″W / 51.8521°N 2.2155°W / 51.8521; -2.2155

Coney Hill is a suburb of Gloucester, Gloucestershire, United Kingdom, consisting of a Ward of the City of Gloucester. As of 2021, it has a population of 3,401[1]

History

The area started to be developed around the 1870s due to urban sprawl from the city, and originally fell in the village of Barnwood.[2] Between 1882 and 1900, various sections of land were moved from Barnwood to the City of Gloucester, including the area of Coney Hill.[3]

The Coney Hill Hospital was opened in 1883.[4]

The area is mainly made up of residential accommodation, with a cemetery opening in the 1920s.[5] The area saw heavy redevelopment in the 1950s, linking the area up with Barnwood.[5]

Transport

The area is served by a number of Stagecoach West services to Gloucester.[6]

Facilities

The area has a rugby team, Coney Hill RFC, that was formed in 1947 and is based on Metz Way.[7]

References

  1. ^ "Coney Hill". censusdata.uk. Retrieved 2024-05-17.
  2. ^ ShadowedEyes (2020-12-29). "A Brief History of the City of Gloucester, pt. 2". Gloucester500. Retrieved 2024-05-17.
  3. ^ "Coney Hill in Gloucestershire". www.landscapebritain.co.uk. Retrieved 2024-05-17.
  4. ^ "Local History". heritage-hub.gloucestershire.gov.uk. Retrieved 2024-05-17.
  5. ^ a b "The Barnwood Elephant - History". sites.google.com. Retrieved 2024-05-17.
  6. ^ "Coney Hill – Bus Times". bustimes.org. Retrieved 2024-05-17.
  7. ^ "History 1". www.pitchero.com. Retrieved 2024-05-17.