- Yoxter
Yoxter Training Camp is a
British Army training area and camp situated on theMendip Hills inSomerset . It is between the villages of Charterhouse andPriddy .History
The camp was purchased in 1933. After the
Second World War the camp reverted to theTerritorial Army . In 1964 theRoyal Anglian Regiment renovated the camp and it has been in use by the Regular Army,Royal Marines , TA and theArmy Cadet Force ever since.Facilities
The camp has convert|885|acre|km2 of land. It has an 8 lane range and is primarily used for this purpose. When firing is not in progess the training area is also used for fieldcraft exercises as well as helicopter training and the driving of non tracked vehicles. The camp has billet accommodation for 100, store rooms, a kitchen, classrooms and toilet facilities.
References
External links
* [http://www.army.mod.uk/ate/public/southwest.htm British Army page on Southwest Training areas.]
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