Don expect too much, but if you are covering the Somme battle this is a must, as it was the furthest advance by the allies. Nicely kept site with information boards explaining everything that happen...
Отзыв оставлен 30 нояб. 2022 г.
Skeney57
Congrats to the WFA for Their Vision !
Saw the sign and had no foreknowledge of the site but very glad we stopped. Hard to imagine that this small (in size & height) raised area of land could cause so much waste & heartbreak to so many. As...
Отзыв оставлен 14 янв. 2018 г.
John16752024
Excellent View from the Top
When standing on the top you have a good 360 degree view of the surrounding countryside. It is no wonder that the British expended so many men in attacking it over quite a few months.
Отзыв оставлен 14 июля 2017 г.
Q6065WXalexandrag
A much fought over site in the Somme where thre was a huge loss of life on 9th & 10th October 1916
Among the flat fields is this hillock now owned by the Western Front Association. It is hard to believe that this small "pimple" was a strategic point that caused the death of so many young men. the...
Отзыв оставлен 23 апр. 2017 г.
dianne m
Less well-known but excellent WW1 location
Not for the physically challenged due to the steps to get up there but a fascinating spot. Fairly easy to find, signposted from the D929 and one of very few high places in the area.
Worth a Visit.
Don expect too much, but if you are covering the Somme battle this is a must, as it was the furthest advance by the allies. Nicely kept site with information boards explaining everything that happen...
Congrats to the WFA for Their Vision !
Saw the sign and had no foreknowledge of the site but very glad we stopped. Hard to imagine that this small (in size & height) raised area of land could cause so much waste & heartbreak to so many. As...
Excellent View from the Top
When standing on the top you have a good 360 degree view of the surrounding countryside. It is no wonder that the British expended so many men in attacking it over quite a few months.
A much fought over site in the Somme where thre was a huge loss of life on 9th & 10th October 1916
Among the flat fields is this hillock now owned by the Western Front Association. It is hard to believe that this small "pimple" was a strategic point that caused the death of so many young men. the...
Less well-known but excellent WW1 location
Not for the physically challenged due to the steps to get up there but a fascinating spot. Fairly easy to find, signposted from the D929 and one of very few high places in the area.