
25 February 2023
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Dugouts & Bunkers Section
Since my last update on 12 December, much has been done. Part One, introducing the subject, Part Two, the German shelters, dugouts and bunkers. and Part Three describing the British structures, have been completed. In addition, individual descriptions of British and allied dugouts and bunkers have been added. Part Two has also been updated with more information on German bunkers.
Several structures have been demolished and they are listed below. However, many structures have been listed and are protected by the Flanders authorities but despite this there continues to be losses. I have recorded what remains. I have also highlighted structures that I have been unable to obtain images for as they are on private ground or in the grounds of private homes where the owners will not give permission of access.
Demolished Structures
Tuff's Farm - was demolished, with permission, to make way for new farm buildings
Hooggraaf - illegally demolished
Westhof Farm - demolished
Underhill Farm - remains of shelter in woods behind the cemetery - demolished
Unable to gain access
Brandhoek - located in private garden
Palingbeek large shelter - located in the private area of the golf course maintenance area
Belgian Chateau (Carmelite Convent) - located on private ground within the convent
Cork Cottage - located on private ground
Vlamertinge Chateau - No public access
Brielen (Trois Tours Chateau) - No public access
Brielen - located in the grounds of a private house
Boezinge Chateau - No public access
Rifle House Bunker - Ploegsteert Wood on private land in thick undergrowth
Elverdinge - in the grounds of a private house
Lost to nature & dense undergrowth
Wagram Farm
Ravine Wood
Zillibeke Lake - south bank
Iron Bridge, located on the Bijlanderpad
Hommelhofstraat, Ieper
Hellfire Corner
Shoe Wood
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