"Scene in Sanctuary Wood [Belgium]" [Hill 62] - DND Photo o.167 This photo was taken in July 1916. Sanctuary Wood is said to have earned its name in October 1914 when it was used as a 'sanctuary' to stragglers waiting to rejoin their units. At this time Sanctuary Wood was a relatively quiet area. This was to be short-lived and its name deemed most inappropriate from November 1914 onward. The area was known as Hill 62 because the area was literally 62 metres above sea-level. Also associated to the Battle of Mount Sorrel.