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Vlamertinghe

Vlamertinge is a village on the road from Poperinge to Ypres. For much of the war it saw intensive activity - during night hours - of transport and troops going to and from the Salient. It was also the site of various medical units. Vlamertinge was often within range of German shellfire and consequently was badly damaged. In the shadow of the rebuilt church is Vlamertinge Military Cemetery, containing 1,176 graves of soldiers who died of wounds received in the Salient.
Hop Store A little way outside the village is Hop Store Military Cemetery, containing 248 graves .
Hop Store The hop store still stands, recently renovated, alongside the road from Pop to Ypres. During the war it was used by Field Ambulances and at times also as a HQ for the heavy artillery that was located here.
Continue along the supply road from Poperinge
 
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