Regulated Area (No 2)
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Regulated Area (No 2) was a region of England that was under government restriction during the lead up to D-Day during the Second World War. The order establishing Regulated Area (No 2) was issued on 31st March 1944[1]. This area comprised a 10 mile wide coastal strip extending from the Wash to Lands End[1], intended to safeguard the preparations for D-Day in southern England.
Within this area, the movement of people was restricted[1]. Guards were placed at all points of entry to this zone[1]. No visitors were permitted[1]. Within this zone, further localised directions could be issued, placing further restrictions on the local population[1]. These particularly prohibited the carrying of cameras, telescopes and binoculars on any highway or in public places[1]. Those directions were supplementary and were used in the more sensitive areas within Regulated Area (No 2).
