Prisoner Of War Camp 678 |
| Hob Uid: 1475724 | |
Location :
Sefton
Hightown
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| Grid Ref : SD2960002500 |
| Summary : The site of a Second World War prisoner of war camp at Fort Crosby, known as Camp 678. This was a German working camp and could have been in use up until 1948. The camp was associated with a former coastal battery and heavy anti-aircraft battery and could have occupied their disused buildings. The camp has since been removed and the site is currently sand dunes. |
| More information : A Second World War prisoner of war camp at Fort Crosby, Sniggery Farm, Hightown (SD 296 025), known as Camp 678. This was a German working company camp. The camp has since been removed and the site is currently sand dunes. The camp was associated with a former coast artillery battery and heavy anti-aircraft battery. (1) |