Welcome to Six Mile Bottom
Introduction
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Welcome to Six Mile Bottom
Image: © Keith Edkins Taken: 16 Oct 2008
The odd name is derived from its being in a hollow 6 miles from the start of Newmarket Racecourse. The board suggests that passing trade on the way to the races is at least part of the reason why such a small hamlet still has a pub.
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Image Location
Latitude
52.185848
Longitude
0.304058