One of the first prisoners of war in history, which was purposefully built during the Napoleonic Wars, is now open to the public. Norman Cross Camp, located in Yaksli, in the south of Pytherboro, accommodated about 7,000 French prisoners of war. It was founded in 1796.
This historic site, which has been purchased this year, has been restored, posted on new information boards, videos and digital tools that help you make an idea of what the camp was like. The opening event and the two accompanying tours were held last week under the expert of Napoleonic Age, Paul Craberlelin.
Norman Cross was designed as an independent city, a hospital, school, market and banking structures. It was located in the land fertile area, away from the sea and the possible intrusion, which made it difficult to escape or return to France. Probably, up to 2000 fighters were probably buried on the spot.
Park Trust has announced that it will continue to study the opportunity to expand the information online and on the spot. He also suggested having more frequent tours under the direction of volunteers.
