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Cliffe Explosives Works is a First World War munitions manufacturing facility located in the parish of Cliffe, Kent. The works were established to produce explosives and ammunition in support of the British war effort between 1915 and 1918. The site comprises the remains of industrial buildings, stores, and associated infrastructure typical of early twentieth-century munitions plants, reflecting the rapid expansion of wartime manufacturing. The Cliffe works represents an important example of the substantial industrial expansion undertaken in southern England during the First World War to supply the armed forces.
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 in the parish of Cliffe, 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.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bridge Chapel (10 km), Rochester city wall (10.1 km), Chatham Dockyard, Rigging House No 1 and Storehouse No 2 (10.2 km).
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