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Borsdane Wood 2
Photo: RON HUNT
Photo: RON HUNT
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Item #: 29340
Item #: 29340
Postcard view showing the "OLD RIFLE RANGE" Borsdane Wood early 1900's. Does anyone know anything about this "Rifle Range"?
Comment by: Mary S on 11th May 2017 at 09:22
I don't know about the rifle range, but some of the local walkers still mention the 'powder house' as a landmark.
Comment by: Chris Southworth on 11th May 2017 at 10:08
The rifle range was laid out in the mid 19th century. It appears on a couple of editions of OS maps. Parts of it are still traceable today.
A corps of the Lancashire Rifle Volunteers,the 82nd, known as the Amberswood Rangers established in 1861, used the range for prize competitions.
If I could remember how to do it I would post a map showing it, but its ages since I did and I'm not sure.
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