Lulworth Ranges
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The Lulworth Ranges are military firing ranges located between Wareham and Lulworth in Dorset, England. They cover an area of more than 2,830 hectares (7,000 acres),[1] are leased in a rolling contract from the Weld Estate by the Ministry of Defence and are part of the Armoured Fighting Vehicles Gunnery School based at Lulworth Camp.[2] The ranges were established in 1917.[3]
Quick Facts Coordinates, Type ...
Lulworth Ranges | |
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Purbeck Hills, Dorset | |
Coordinates | 50.64000°N 2.17000°W / 50.64000; -2.17000 |
Type | Range |
Site information | |
Owner | Ministry of Defence |
Operator | British Army |
Site history | |
Built | 1917 |
Built for | War Office |
In use | 1917-Present |
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