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High Down (Rocketry Test Site)
High Down may refer to: * High Down (HM Prison), prison in Surrey, England * High Down (Isle of Wight), area of downland on Isle of Wight, England * High Down Rocket Test Site The High Down Rocket Test Site is a former Rocket Testing facility on High Down near The Needles. The site was built and operated in secret, from the 1950s. The Black Arrow rocket, used to launch the Prospero satellite (a wholly British proje ... preserved site, Isle of Wight, England See also * Highdown (other) {{disambig ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
High Down (HM Prison)
HM Prison High Down is a Category C men's training / resettlement prison. It is located on the outskirts of Banstead in Surrey, England (overlooking Banstead Downs), and is immediately adjacent to the southern boundary of Belmont in Greater London. The prison is operated by His Majesty's Prison Service, and is near Downview Prison for women. History High Down Prison was built in 1992 on the site previously occupied by Banstead Hospital. In November 2010 the prison football team played a friendly match against League Two side Wycombe Wanderers, losing 8–0. The prison today High down is now a category C training prison (used to be category B local prison). There is a visitors centre at the prison with facilities including baby changing facilities and a crèche. Conditions for prisoners reportedly deteriorated following staff cuts. '' The Clink'' is a public restaurant located within the prison and was the first such to open within a UK prison. Accommodation and facilities S ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
High Down (Isle Of Wight)
High Down is a chalk down making up the western extent of the ridge that crosses the Isle of Wight, England, and overlooking The Needles rock stacks. It includes Tennyson Down. The Needles Batteries and the Rocket Launching site are located on the Down It is here where the Black Knight and Black Arrow rockets were tested before being shipped to Woomera in Australia. The entire site is now owned by the National Trust, although it is bordered by The Needles - Landmark Attraction at Alum Bay Alum Bay is a bay near the westernmost point of the Isle of Wight, England, within close sight of the Needles rock formation. Of geological interest and a tourist attraction, the bay is noted for its multi-coloured sand cliffs. The waters and adj ..., which is owned by an independent company. The Rocket Testing site is free to enter, although the Old Battery requires a modest fee. References See also * Headon Warren And West High Down SSSI Hills of the Isle of Wight {{Isleo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
High Down Rocket Test Site
The High Down Rocket Test Site is a former Rocket Testing facility on High Down near The Needles. The site was built and operated in secret, from the 1950s. The Black Arrow rocket, used to launch the Prospero satellite (a wholly British project), was tested at the site. Black Knight was also tested there. The development of rocketry was a part of the , in particular the development of Black Knight. The site is now under the ownership of the , who also own the neighbouring |
