25 April 1915, Hull's attack (10th Brigade), one of the counterattacks in the early days of 2nd Ypres. 1st Royal Warwicks advanced over this ground towards Kitchener's Wood (behind farm buildings on the right) #FWW #History #Archaeology

I’m looking for someone who has the book Twice in a Lifetime by M.L. Walkinton. If you have a copy, I’d be incredibly grateful for photos/scans of a few pages. Eternal thanks! 🙏📚

3 years ago already — during archaeological research near Westhoek, we investigated this former German trench. In 1917, Commonwealth troops took over the sector and left behind this SMLE. Still the best-preserved one I’ve ever had the privilege to excavate. #FWW #Archaeology

My final project of 2025, with some great results. www.vrt.be/vrtnws/en/20...

Archeologists unearth Nazi brick trench on the outskirts of a West Flemish village | VRT NWS: news

Archeologists have unearthed a forgotten defensive trench that was built by German troops during the Second World War. The trench was discovered just outside the centre of Pervijse, a village near to ...

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Net buiten de dorpskern van #Pervijze bij Diksmuide in #België hebben archeologen een #Duits, bakstenen loopgraaf met in het verlengde ervan een #geschutsstelling uit de Tweede Wereldoorlog (#WO2) blootgelegd. /1 www.vrt.be/vrtnws/nl/20...

Archeologen leggen vergeten Duitse loopgraaf uit WO II bloot in Pervijze | VRT NWS: nieuws

Net buiten de dorpskern van Pervijze bij Diksmuide hebben archeologen een vergeten Duits verdedigingswerk uit de Tweede Wereldoorlog blootgelegd. Het gaat om een bakstenen loopgraaf die uitmondt in ee...

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In 2019, the remains of a young German paratrooper (18–22y) from Kampfgruppe Hübner were found in Houthalen-Helchteren (B), but his identity remains unknown. A clue points to a connection with Finsterwalde (1943). Any #help in identifying him is requested. #Archaeology #History

The Hill80 report was completed some time ago, but only now officially submitted — which means I can finally share it! It’s in Dutch, but I hope you’ll still enjoy the content. 🔗 Read it here: oar.onroerenderfgoed.be/publicaties/...

In 1917, during 3rd Ypres, 11/Northumberland Fusiliers returned to the front lines after a brief rest and took over from the 13/Durham Light Infantry. C company, with 2/Lt. L.W. Ablett and 2/Lt. E.D. Bruty, went in support trenches near Reutel on 12 Oct.

Today we laid to rest the South African soldier recovered during the Hill 80 project. With his reburial, the last of the men we found has now received a final resting place. More than 100 missing soldiers have been recovered and honoured thanks to the support of so many.

Today we laid to rest the South African soldier recovered during the Hill 80 project. With his reburial, the last of the men we found has now received a final resting place. More than 100 missing soldiers have been recovered and honoured thanks to the support of so many.

Today’s office reminded me why I love what I do #FWW #Archaeology

If you're interested in this @theresthistory.bsky.social series, you'll like this chat with the brilliant archaeologist @simonverdegem.bsky.social of Dig Hill 80 and other compelling #FWW archaeology projects. Echoes from the Trenches: WW1 Unearthed - with Simon Verdegem youtu.be/EYUniJ_NZuo?...

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Join Tom & Dominic as they chart the opening days of one of history’s most consequential and cataclysmic events: the outbreak of the First World War. 🎙️: linktr.ee/restishistory 📺: youtu.be/IQtMHK-0kC4

Our last man will finally be laid to rest. He was recovered during our DigHill80 project, and while his exact identity could not be uncovered, the evidence was sufficient to determine that he had served with the South African Infantry. www.cwgc.org/visit-us/eve...

#OTD in 1917, Pte. John Lambert was killed near Langemark. Being buried in the field his body was lost until 2016 when we discovered his remains together with 7 others. He was identified in 2020 and reburied @cwgc.bsky.social New Irish Farm Cemetery in 2022.

🎉 1️⃣,0️⃣0️⃣0️⃣ 📈 'Echoes from the Trenches: #WW1 Unearthed - with @simonverdegem.bsky.social' has now reached over 1,000 views! youtu.be/EYUniJ_NZuo?...

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I’m truly honored to have been part of this project. The end result is absolutely impressive! Congratulations to everyone who made it possible. www.inflandersfields.be/nl/bezoek/sc...

#OTD in 1915, Hull's attack (10th Brigade), one of the counterattacks in the early days of 2nd Ypres. 1st Royal Warwicks advanced over this ground towards Kitchener's Wood (behind farm buildings on the right) #FWW #History #Archaeology

Great work by Bert Heyvaert together with @cwgc.bsky.social, the German VDK and the French Direction de la mémoire, de culture et des archives. #FWW #Archaeology www.vrt.be/vrtnws/en/20....

Bodies of 22 Great War soldiers found in Ieper

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Looking for photos of the 2-in Medium Trench Mortar, (Toffee Apple or Plum Pudding), along with its accessories-crate, periscope, and other equipment-in use in the trenches. Can anyone #help with pictures, sources or references? Any help is much appreciated! #FWW #Archaeology

It was a remarkable experience to take part in this unique research in Reningelst! Together with archaeologists from Flanders and China, we searched for traces of the Chinese Labour Corps. The first results reveal structures of the camp. #FWW #Archaeology

Now on video! 🎥 The Shindig #Podcast episode I did with Tom and Luke is now available with incredible photos that bring our discussion to life. See the preserved trenches, remarkable finds, and powerful stories. Watch here: youtu.be/EYUniJ_NZuo?... #WW1 #Archaeology #History

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#FWW Podcast Thank you: In the first three days of release, we have already had 400+ views of our fully-illustrated video podcast on the sites and astonishingly well preserved finds of the #WW1 Flanders battlefields with expert archaeologist, @simonverdegem.bsky.social. youtu.be/EYUniJ_NZuo?...

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#WW1: In this clip, @simonverdegem.bsky.social talks to @thebigelbee.bsky.social about finding the remains of a cuddly toy in a First World War German soldier's backpack discovered in Flanders. youtube.com/shorts/hU7ys...

Uncovering personal stories of World War I #podcast #history #archaeology #worldwar1

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Now on video! 🎥 The Shindig #Podcast episode I did with Tom and Luke is now available with incredible photos that bring our discussion to life. See the preserved trenches, remarkable finds, and powerful stories. Watch here: youtu.be/EYUniJ_NZuo?... #WW1 #Archaeology #History

Echoes from the Trenches: WW1 Unearthed – with Simon Verdegem

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Honoured to join the Shindig #Podcast! 🎙️ We explore the battlefields of Flanders Fields, uncovering trench warfare, powerful stories of the missing, and incredible projects like Dig Hill 80 Listen here: t.co/6ostoGAQKS @hornesupremacy.bsky.social @thebigelbee.bsky.social #FWW #Archaeology

Echoes from the Trenches: WW1 Unearthed – with Simon Verdegem

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In Wijtschate’s Hospicestraat in 2020, the most impressive discovery was a series of stairs leading to a German dugout, the Kortestollen. While maps indicated this system was near the road, its exact location and extent had remained unknown until our excavation.

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During the final phase in December and January, we worked between Westhoek and the old railway. While preservation of features was generally poor, we uncovered a few trench segments—and, most notably, an SMLE rifle on the very last day.

In addition to the trench’s reconfiguration, several other locations and finds testified to the fierce battles fought here under extremely challenging conditions.

In August, we worked at Westhoek, uncovering a German trench known as Jabber Trench. The excavation revealed it was reconfigured by Commonwealth forces after its capture in August 1917. A ditch in front of the trench showed they had dug into the parapet to fortify their position.