Elvaston Castle - Maroc/Grenay/Loos

[Stephen Barker]

The 8th East Lancs moved their BN HQ to Elvaston Castle on 23rd February 1917 - 4 days efore my uncle died. The HQ moved from Maroc in the right Loos sub-sector. I can't find any reference to it on maps or in primary sources.

Is this some sort of chateau/mansion? Does anyone know? I'd be grateful for your thoughts.

I don't think I've heard it mentioned elsewhere in France - I know it's the site of a stately home in Derbyshire(if my memory is right.)

Thanks

Stephen

[Stephen Nulty]

Stephen

Found reference to it here

http://www.hillens.com/gramps.html

SN

[Stephen Barker]

SN

From this it sounds like it was within one of the local mine working yards.

Any other ideas anyone?

Thanks

Stephen