Stockbridge Cottage
STOCKBRIDGE COTTAGE: Private airstrip (Aka TAPNELL FARM)
Note: Generally known, it seems, as WHITWELL
Note: All six of these pictures were obtained from Google Earth ©
Operated by: Mr Chris Marsh
Location: Just NNW of Whitwell village, about 2.5nm WNW of Ventnor town centre
Period of operation: 1990s (?) to -
Runway: 1999: 16/34 250 grass 2004: 16/34 340 grass Later: 17/35 400 grass
NOTES: It appears that Mr Marsh was/is operating the Vans RV-4 G-PIPS from here.
Some years ago I made this comment: "This has me utterly discombulated. It appears that this airstrip is E of the FRESHWATER FARM airstrip. However, looking at Google Earth I can see no obvious evidence of a prepared runway in and around this location, and the Vans types definitely need to use a well prepared runway. If anybody can kindly offer advice, this will be most welcome."
What a pleasure it was to get a 'Comment' see below, from Chris Marsh. Sorted it out immediately - I had the site already listed in my notes as WHITWELL.
There is a serious point to be made, which is made on the homepage to this 'Guide'. It is not a 'Guide' to pilots - the aim is to record for prosterity the history of flying sites within the U.K. Clearly an impossible task, but at least I have made a start.
Will
This comment was written on: 2020-03-31 23:10:50The airstrip is parallel to, and between Cow Drove Hill and a large pond, just south of Stockbridge. Clearly visible on Google Earth, two aircraft present.
Dick Flute
This comment was written on: 2020-04-01 20:03:00Hi Will, you will find this strip in Hampshire listed as MARSH COURT. Best regards, Dick
Chris Marsh
This comment was written on: 2020-06-16 20:27:21Hello, my 400 mtr strip is just to the north of Whitwell village. 35/17.
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