kelly Posted 23 November , 2014 Share Posted 23 November , 2014 Hi to all, Recently strolled around the Ypres salient taking in x2 bunkers. The first being in Ploegsteert Wood midway between Mud Corner & Ploegsteert Wood Cemetery. I'm unable to find any history on it and wondered if there were any experts that could give a name etc. The second lies in Polygon Wood and during a debate with a local there was conjecture about's its name, Scott Post or Scott's Post, can anyone confirm. Regards Garry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mebu Posted 23 November , 2014 Share Posted 23 November , 2014 In plug Wood you probably mean Lewisham Lodge, a British shelter. In Polygon Wood, Scott Post is German, taken and occupied by 56th Australians, 26 September, who named it after their CO who was killed nearby. Peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ploggy Posted 27 November , 2014 Share Posted 27 November , 2014 Hi Garry,is the one in Ploegsteert Wood destroyed ? Claude Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trenchtrotter Posted 27 November , 2014 Share Posted 27 November , 2014 No it not. Tried to destroy after 1918 but failed TT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mebu Posted 29 November , 2014 Share Posted 29 November , 2014 TT Ploggy asked a sensible question in post 3.......is your reply meant to be sensible or facetious? Peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trenchtrotter Posted 30 November , 2014 Share Posted 30 November , 2014 Er sensible. My understanding was that Scott's Post is quite damaged but from efforts to pull it down after the war. I seem to recall reading that info somewhere? I am sure you will know if that is not the case. Regards TT Menu senile moment as I have got the wrong wood... Doh! Scott's Post obviously at Polygon. Leaving the building. TT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mebu Posted 30 November , 2014 Share Posted 30 November , 2014 TT, don't leave the building, stay where you are. Easy mistake. You are correct in that Scott Post (named after the CO, Humphrey Scott, of 56th Australians).was damaged post-war, in clearing ammunitions (several constructions in the area show signs of interior explosion from clearances, trying to kill 2 birds with one stone). In a forum PM Garry asked if Scott Post or Scott's Post is correct. Scott Post used on trench maps, Scott's Post a modern misuse. Lewisham Lodge, in Ploegsteert Wood, also partly destroyed, but quite a weak structure so wouldn't take much to damage it. The bunker shows signs of being on an earlier British shelter, of sandbags and masonry. Attached is map of existing structures in Plug Wood, for info. Peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mick D Posted 9 December , 2014 Share Posted 9 December , 2014 can any of them be visited ? Mick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trenchtrotter Posted 10 December , 2014 Share Posted 10 December , 2014 Mick I believe so, certainly I saw two mud corner side of wood. TT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mebu Posted 10 December , 2014 Share Posted 10 December , 2014 Some of them are by public access and no problem, the row along Hunter's Avenue depend on the season......the keeper can get upset if you enter during the shooting season. For info, see "Armageddon's Walls: British Pill Boxes" Peter PS there's also a lot on the other side of the wood, around Hill 63. Will post map if anyone interested. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trenchtrotter Posted 10 December , 2014 Share Posted 10 December , 2014 Peter yes please as will be visiting area next March. TT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mebu Posted 11 December , 2014 Share Posted 11 December , 2014 Map as requested. Some are complete structures, some ruins: all have history. Peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trenchtrotter Posted 12 December , 2014 Share Posted 12 December , 2014 Thanks. Should have realised it was in your book. I have a copy and very good it is. Anyone who likes these concrete structures needs to get a copy . TT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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