British: Rue de Romarin, Ploegsteert

This British concrete shelter is located to the west of Ploegsteert, on the right hand side of the road on the way out of the town, on the Rue de Romarin.

British concrete shelter. Authors image

This concrete shelter is marked on trench maps as being next to a light railway, it was one of three marked on the map at that location.

Trench Map

A typical British style of concrete over elephant iron lining and has a door at each end and these entrances had additional side walls for protection however, these have been knocked over.

Side view. Authors image

Interior view. Authors image

The shelter was probably used to store ammunition and stores for the artillery batteries located in this area.