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Archaeologists Unearth WWI Training Camp at Bexhill: A Historical Discovery

Archaeologists Unearth WWI Training Camp at Bexhill: A Historical Discovery
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  • Cooden Camp excavation uncovers Royal Sussex Regiment base.
  • Camp opened in 1914, aiding WWI efforts significantly.
  • Royal Sussex Regiment faced heavy losses on June 30, 1916.
  • Artifacts like plates and boots discovered at Cooden Camp.
  • Bellway and East Sussex Council back the excavation project.
  • Troops from the UK, South Africa, and Australia trained here.
  • Locals opposed excavation when plans were first announced.
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