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Goldie87
27-09-2008, 09:57 PM
The Asfordby gun range started its life in 1918, being known as "Holwell Proof Butts" The range later became known as Asfordby Gun Range, servicing heavy-calibre guns. The noise became a major source of annoyance to Asfordby residents, some even claimed cracks were appearing in their houses from the vibrations! When it closed in March 1971, some 70 employees were made redundant. During the 1980s and 1990s, the site was occasionally used for training exercises, and also featured in an episode of the 1990s Central TV programme Boon starring Michael Elphick.

with Mr Sam. The main buildings are all long demolished, but there is plenty still hidden in the woods.

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