Lulworth Ranges

Lulworth Ranges
Purbeck Hills, Dorset
Tank hulls used as targets on the ranges
Site information
TypeRange
OwnerMinistry of Defence
Operator British Army
Location
Lulworth Ranges
Location within Dorset
Coordinates50°38′24″N 2°10′12″W / 50.64000°N 2.17000°W / 50.64000; -2.17000
Site history
Built1917
Built forWar Office
In use1917-Present

The Lulworth Ranges are military firing ranges located between Wareham and Lulworth in Dorset, England. They cover an area of more than 2,830 hectares (7,000 acres), are leased in a rolling contract from the Weld Estate by the Ministry of Defence and are part of the Armoured Fighting Vehicles Gunnery School based at Lulworth Camp. The ranges were established in 1917.