| Accession Number | A00246 |
|---|---|
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | Black & white - Film polyester negative |
| Maker |
Unknown |
| Place made | Belgium: Wallonie, Hainaut, Warneton |
| Date made | 16 January 1919 |
| Conflict |
Period 1910-1919 First World War, 1914-1918 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
|
The remains of the Warneton Tower (front view). The tower was originally built inside a house as ...
Description
The remains of the Warneton Tower (front view). The tower was originally built inside a house as camouflage, but the house was destroyed. The tower was also destroyed by a direct hit of a 15 inch Howitzer shell from 5 Gun, Royal Marine Artillery (RMA), after a months bombardment with smaller ammunition.