New Forest Unearthed: 'Dragonflies' at Hatchet Pond

Join our Archaeologist Gareth Owen and military historian Stephen Fisher to explore the secret history of Hatchet Pond.
During the Second World War Hatchet Pond was used as a testing site for 'DRAGONFLY', a floating Universal Carrier or Bren Carrier armed with a flame thrower.
IWM clips from WOY 770: Petroleum Warfare Material. www.iwm.org.uk...
This video is part of the CBA Festival of Archaeology 2021.
Hatchet Pond is located near Beaulieu and is the largest body of fresh water in the New Forest National Park. The pond is a Site of Special Scientific Interest and a Special Area for Conservation as it is home to rare wetland plants and freshwater animals. This includes many dragonflies and damselflies, making it one of the best places to spot them in the UK.
To find out more about the New Forest National Park visit the NFNPA's website here: www.newforestn...
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[@DaveKnowlesFilmmaker]

Really interesting video and it is now so much better. Thank you.

[@TrexplorerUK]

Great work, and was surprised to hear my name when I watched it first time around :-) Please do more..

[@DaveFord]

A fascinating video. Thanks for posting.

[@pjmoseley243]

How does Hatchet pond maintain it level during the driest of summers?

[@PWEIcom]

It's spring fed and huge