Rugeley Camp, Cannock Chase

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Date:1915 - 1917 (c.)

Description:A general view of huts at Rugeley Camp, but almost impossible to identify the exact location. The general accommodation huts were kept off the ground by concrete pads. These can still be located in certain areas of the Camp but other buildings as you can see had more substantial bases as they were either cookhouses, ablutions, drying rooms, bath houses or vehicle sheds. A single chimney comes out of the men's huts from the stove which was the only form of heating during the harsh winters. Rugeley Camp was on flat terrain compared to Brocton Camp which was along the ridge between Sherbrook Valley and Oldacre Valley. The Power Station and Water Tower there usually gave you a clue as to the location of the hut lines.

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Source: Mr Jake Whitehouse

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