THE rich history of the Bordon Inclosure will be revealed to walkers through two new interpretation boards placed in the beauty spot.

The boards have been installed by the Woolmer Forest Heritage Society, with funding help from two of the town’s East Hampshire district councillors.

They are next to the former Quebec House and the former military sewage works (pictured) and display information about the history of those areas.

The two boards were paid for in part by two £556 grants from councillors Tony Muldoon and Alan Waterhouse.

“These boards really bring the area to life and give us a much better appreciation of the beauty and history of the area,” Mr Muldoon said. “I am delighted to be able to support this project with my councillor grant.”

Mr Waterhouse added: “The boards look fantastic and will be a tremendous asset to the area. The Bordon Inclosure is a wonderful part of the town and very popular with walkers and families and the interpretation boards will only add to that experience.”

Dr Chris Wain, from Woolmer Forest Heritage Society, said: “It’s fantastic to have this support from East Hampshire District Council, which has enabled us to create these excellent new boards.

“This area has a very rich history, particularly from a military point of view, and the boards will reveal some of that to people as they take their walks through these lovely woods.”

A spokesman from Whitehill Town Council was also happy to see the boards. “We are pleased to see the increase in the number of residents and community groups enjoying the Bordon Inclosure since (we took over) the management in 2016,” he said. “The boards will enhance the site and help to preserve town heritage.

“Thank you to the Woolmer Forest Heritage Society, the Deadwater Valley Trust and to Tony Muldoon and Alan Waterhouse for providing funding.”

Every East Hampshire district councillor has a fund of £4,500 to distribute to worthy causes and charities in their area.