Coney Hill
| Coney Hill | |
|---|---|
 St Oswald's Church | |
  Coney Hill Location withinGloucestershire | |
| Population | 3,401 (2021 census) |
| District | |
| Shire county | |
| Region | |
| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Police | Gloucestershire |
| Fire | Gloucestershire |
| Ambulance | South Western |
Coney Hillis a suburb ofGloucesterinGloucestershire,England, consisting of aWardof theCity of Gloucester.As of 2021, it has a population of 3,401.[1]
History
[edit]The area started to be developed around the 1870s due to urban sprawl from the city, and originally fell in the village ofBarnwood.[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]
TheConey Hill Hospitalwas 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
[edit]The area is served by a number ofStagecoach Westservices toGloucester.[6]
Facilities
[edit]The area has a rugby team,Coney Hill RFC,that was formed in 1947 and is based on Metz Way.[7]
References
[edit]- ^"Coney Hill".censusdata.uk.Retrieved2024-05-17.
- ^ShadowedEyes (2020-12-29)."A Brief History of the City of Gloucester, pt. 2".Gloucester500.Retrieved2024-05-17.
- ^"Coney Hill in Gloucestershire".landscapebritain.co.uk.Retrieved2024-05-17.
- ^"Local History".heritage-hub.gloucestershire.gov.uk.Retrieved2024-05-17.
- ^ab"The Barnwood Elephant - History".sites.google.Retrieved2024-05-17.
- ^"Coney Hill – Bus Times".bustimes.org.Retrieved2024-05-17.
- ^"History 1".pitchero.Retrieved2024-05-17.