Trench Map Query

[Lesley Thorpe]

I wondered if I may request some help or clarification from the more experienced here. A most helpful gentleman at CWGC gave me the trench map coordinates of where my great uncle was originally buried before being re interred at Wulverghem-Lindenhoek cemetery. The coordinates given were 28.N.28.a.8.6 (Vroilandhoek). I have searched and searched but cannot find a map - I presume 28 is Ypres, but am unsure if there is something here I am missing, or not understanding. Would someone mind explaining where I may find this reference point, please?

[joseph]

Hi,

Not an expert but part of the coordinates are missing and should read 28.SW2. N.28.a.8.6. I will see if I can find a map.

Regards Charles

[Chris Henschke]

Vroilandhoek is approx 3000m WSW of Wytschaete.

It is on the Sheet 28. SW.2 and the map reference is N.28.a.8.6.

Chris Henschke

[Chris_Baker]

Once you have a copy of the right map, this is how to pinpoint the spot from the grid reference.

http://www.1914-1918.net/trench_maps.htm

[Chris Henschke]

Here is the map reference in relation to Wytschaete.

[joseph]

Hi

Chris beat me to it, this is a current hybrid satallite and map;

http://www.maplandia.com/belgium/vlaandere...n/vroilandhoek/

Regards Charles

[Lesley Thorpe]

That is fantastic. Thank you all very, very much for your help. I feel (marginally) less stupid, and after reading the recommended, much better informed. Thank you again. Lesley.