Prisoner of War Camp, Low Harperley, Durham
Constructed in 1943 by Italian Prisoners of War to house approximately 900 low risk German Prisoners during the Allied invasion of Europe. The seven acre site, which includes Barrack houses, Chapel, Theatre and several original wall paintings is the first Prisoner of War camp to be declared a Scheduled Ancient Monument.
Location
Durham Low HarperleyPeriod
World War Two (1939 - 1945)Themes
