2017
SJ9819 : Brocton Camp - Hut bases in Hut Lines 'C'
taken 7 years ago, near to Brocton, Staffordshire, England
Brocton Camp - Hut bases in Hut Lines 'C'
From 1917 to 1919 Hut Lines 'A', 'B' and 'C' were surrounded by fences, barbed wire and watchtowers and used as a Prisoner of War Camp. Many of the prisoners were casualties and required further medical treatment. This section of the camp was the receiving area for prisoners.
Army Camps on Cannock Chase
For more information on the First World War camps on Cannock Chase see
John M's article on Geograph Link
and on Staffordshire Past Track Link
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- Grid Square
- SJ9819, 38 images (more nearby 🔍)
- Photographer
- John M (more nearby)
- Date Taken
- Saturday, 25 March, 2017 (more nearby)
- Submitted
- Saturday, 25 March, 2017
- Subject Location
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OSGB36:
SJ 981 193 [100m precision]
WGS84: 52:46.3259N 2:1.7139W - Camera Location
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OSGB36: SJ 981 193
- View Direction
- Northeast (about 45 degrees)
