Hooe, Plymouth facts for kids
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 Hooe Lake as seen from Yonder St |
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| Shire county | |
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| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | PLYMOUTH |
| Postcode district | PL9 9xx |
| Dialling code | 01752 |
| Police | Devon and Cornwall |
| Fire | Devon and Somerset |
| Ambulance | South Western |
| EU Parliament | South West England |
Hooe is a small area or suburb located in Plymstock, which is part of the city of Plymouth in the English county of Devon. It is a quiet place with a mix of homes, shops, and natural areas.
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Hooe's History
Hooe was built on the land where an old estate called Radford used to be. This estate was once the home of the Harris family.
In the 1870s, Hooe was described as a small village by the coast. It was known as a 'chapelry,' which means it had a small church or chapel. At that time, about 1,082 people lived in Hooe, in 234 houses.
Hooe's Geography
Hooe is located right next to the mouth of the River Plym. This is where the river meets the sea. Hooe is divided into two main parts: Higher Hooe and Lower Hooe.
Lower Hooe is closer to Hooe Lake. This area once had a farm called Hooe Barton Farm. The old barn from this farm is still there, even though the rest of the farm was taken down in 1969.
Other places near Hooe include Radford to the east. To the north-west, you'll find Turnchapel. Jennycliff Bay is to the west. South of Hooe, there are areas of woodland and farmland.
Hooe Today
Today, Hooe has many useful places for its residents. There is a nice park where people can relax and play. You can also find a small garage for car repairs.
For daily needs, Hooe has a newsagent and a small grocery store. If you're looking for food, there's an Indian takeaway, a Chinese takeaway, and a pasty shop. Hooe also has its own post office.
Children in the area attend Hooe Primary School, which is located in Lower Hooe. For adults, there are two local pubs: The Royal Oak and The Victoria.
Hooe Lake and Quarries
Around Hooe Lake, there are five old quarries. These quarries are no longer used and are in disrepair. The biggest one, Hooe Lake Quarry, was once used to dig for limestone. Later, the Ministry of Defence used it to store fuel until the 1970s.
Near the lake, you can see the remains of an old swing bridge. This bridge was part of the Turnchapel Branch railway line. It was used by trains to get to Turnchapel from the Oreston side, starting in 1897. The bridge stopped being used shortly after World War II. While the bridge itself is gone, you can still see parts of its structure.
Radford Castle
At one end of the dam that separates the freshwater Radford Lake from the tidal Hooe Lake, there is an interesting building. It's an early 19th-century folly known as Radford Castle. A folly is a building built just for decoration, not for a real purpose like defense.
Images for kids
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Hooe Lake as seen from Yonder St
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Park by Hooe Road
