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A large crater survived the war known as the Lochnagar crater or the Trou de mine de La Boisselle. The British named the mine after Lochnagar Street, the trench from which the gallery was driven. The charge at Lochnagar was one of 19 mines that were dug under the German lines on the British section of the Somme front, to assist the ...
- 1 July 1916
- British victory
Learn how the Lochnagar Crater was created by a mine on the first day of the Battle of the Somme, and how it became a symbol of the British military engineering and the First World War. Explore the history of the mine, the explosion, the capture, and the legacy of this iconic site.
24 de nov. de 2020 · Lochnagar Crater is a large indentation in the earth where one of the first explosions of the Battle of the Somme took place on 1 July 1916. It was created by a mine set by British forces to assist the infantry advance at the start of the battle. It is a memorial to the men and women who died in World War One and has a cross of wood on its lip.
Learn about the Lochnagar Crater, the largest man-made mine crater from the First World War on the Western Front, and its history, conservation, commemoration and peace and reconciliation. Find out how to join the Facebook Livestream and the annual ceremony on July 1st, and follow the latest stories and updates on the site.
Visit. The Lochnagar Crater is an extraordinary place. Not only was it significant in the opening of the Battle of the Somme but its unique blend of evocative atmosphere, accessibility and the thoughtful care for our appreciative visitors, has guaranteed that many return time and time again.
Learn about the Lochnagar Mine Crater, one of the most visited sites on the Somme battlefields, where a series of large mines were exploded by the British on 1st July 1916. See the map, photos and details of the area nearby, including the villages of la Boiselle and Ovillers, the Glory Hole and the Tyneside Scottish memorial.
Learn about the largest man-made crater from the First World War on the Western Front, created by a British mine explosion in 1916. Visit the site of Lochnagar Crater, a Garden of Remembrance and a place of reflection for all nations affected by the Great War.