Yardley Chase, Protected natural site near Yardley Hastings, England
Yardley Chase spans 357 hectares of woodland, pasture, and parkland across Northamptonshire and Buckinghamshire, featuring concrete bunkers from World War II.
The site transformed from a Norman Hunting Chase into a military depot in 1942, where McAlpine Ltd constructed 36 underground bunkers for storing bombs.
The oak woodlands of Yardley Chase contain a tree that motivated William Cowper to write his contemplative poem titled Yardley Oak.
While closed to public access, the site now functions as a Cadet Training Centre with facilities for 180 cadets and 45 adult volunteers.
The area supports 30 breeding butterfly species due to its minimal agricultural interference during its military usage period.
GPS coordinates: 52.19400,-0.77000
Latest update: March 5, 2025 11:12
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