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Cliffe Explosives Works is a First World War munitions manufacturing facility located near Cliffe in Kent. Established during the early years of the war to meet the urgent demand for explosives and ammunition, the works represents the rapid industrial expansion undertaken by Britain to sustain its military effort. The site retains substantial remains of its production buildings, storage facilities, and associated infrastructure characteristic of early twentieth-century munitions manufacture. The works demonstrates the scale of domestic industrial mobilisation required during the Great War and the strategic importance of the Kent region to national defence production.
Cliffe Explosives Works is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1428315. View the official record →
Cliffe Explosives Works is a First World War munitions manufacturing facility located near Cliffe in Kent. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1428315.
Cliffe Explosives Works is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, legally protected by Historic England (NHLE) — the body responsible for designating and safeguarding heritage sites in England. The official designation reference is 1428315.
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