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{{Infobox|[[File:Path to South Cliff - geograph.org.uk - 5779077.jpg|thumb|class=pageimage]]|1959| | {{Infobox | ||
|image=[[File:Path to South Cliff - geograph.org.uk - 5779077.jpg|thumb|class=pageimage]] | |||
|date=1959 | |||
|builder=Royal Engineers 36 Field Squadron | |||
|use=Beach access | |||
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|lat=50.83525|lng=0.45064 | |||
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Built on land forming part of the former Pages Estate. Although the gap was formally laid out in 1923 it wasn't tarmacked until 1959. | Built on land forming part of the former Pages Estate. Although the gap was formally laid out in 1923 it wasn't tarmacked until 1959. | ||
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The Home closed in 1980. | The Home closed in 1980. | ||
== Gallery == | |||
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PagesGapImpose.jpg|Superimposed image of Royal Engineers building the slope | PagesGapImpose.jpg|Superimposed image of Royal Engineers building the slope | ||
Latest revision as of 16:10, 3 June 2025
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| LL ref: | 127 |
| Start date: | 1959 |
| Architect: | N/A |
| Builder: | Royal Engineers 36 Field Squadron |
| Original use: | Beach access |
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Built on land forming part of the former Pages Estate. Although the gap was formally laid out in 1923 it wasn't tarmacked until 1959.
A new trackway was commissioned by Stars Organisation for Spastics (located at Colwall Court) and built by the Royal Engineers 36 Field Squadron, opened July 1964. It was opened by comedian Harry Secombe and the Countess of Westmoreland.
The Home closed in 1980.
Gallery
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Superimposed image of Royal Engineers building the slope -
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