Fovant Badges, Military memorial on chalk hillside in Wiltshire, England
The Fovant Badges consist of nine regimental emblems carved into a chalk hillside, visible from the A30 road through Fovant village.
British and Australian soldiers created these hill figures between 1916 and 1970, starting during World War I while stationed at military training camps.
The Fovant Badges Society conducts annual Drumhead Services, bringing together military representatives, local officials, and community members to honor military heritage.
Each military emblem requires approximately 50 tons of chalk and costs £30,000 annually to maintain through the efforts of dedicated volunteers.
The collection includes the largest Australian Commonwealth Military Forces badge, measuring 51 meters by 32 meters on the chalk downs.
Location: Fovant
GPS coordinates: 51.05348,-1.97836
Latest update: May 29, 2025 18:23
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