Caterpillar Crater, World War I crater in Zillebeke, Belgium
The circular depression spans 79.2 meters in diameter and reaches a depth of 15.5 meters at the Zwarteleenstraat location in Zillebeke.
British forces detonated underground mines beneath German positions on June 7, 1917, at 3:10 AM, causing severe casualties to the German 204th Division.
The crater stands as a battlefield memorial site under the Commonwealth War Graves Commission, preserving the memory of military mining operations.
Visitors can access the crater site while exploring other World War I locations, including Hill 62 Sanctuary Wood Museum and Hooge Crater War Museum.
The name derives from the shape of mine workings and tunnels that transported explosives during the strategic operations of World War I.
Location: Ypres
GPS coordinates: 50.82222,2.92861
Latest update: May 27, 2025 17:42
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