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Bulford Camp is a British Army garrison on Salisbury Plain in Wiltshire, England. The site is part of the Army's training and accommodation infrastructure and is also known for the Bulford Kiwi, a large chalk figure cut into a hillside by New Zealand soldiers in 1919. The camp is of interest to military personnel, local communities, and visitors studying British military history and the landscape of Salisbury Plain.
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Where is Bulford Camp and why is it famous?
Bulford Camp is a British Army garrison on Salisbury Plain in Wiltshire, England. It is best known outside military circles for the Bulford Kiwi, a chalk figure cut by New Zealand soldiers in 1919.
Who made the Bulford Kiwi and how large is it?
New Zealand troops awaiting demobilization after World War I created the kiwi on Beacon Hill in 1919, with the design associated with Sergeant Major Percy Blenkarne. Historic England lists the figure at about 127 metres, or 420 feet, from head to toe.
Can the public visit the Bulford Kiwi?
The kiwi is a scheduled monument, but it sits beside an active military training area rather than in a normal public park. Historic England lists the site in Bulford, Wiltshire, and visitors must follow local signs and defence restrictions.
What is Bulford Camp's connection to New Zealand?
The former Sling Camp near Bulford housed New Zealand troops before demobilization, and those troops made the 1919 kiwi. The garrison still reflects that link through names such as Kiwi Barracks and the hillside monument.
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