Scheduled MonumentsEnglandFormer World War I National Filling Factory, Banbury

Former World War I National Filling Factory, Banbury

England
List entry 1409811
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

The Former World War I National Filling Factory, Banbury is a munitions manufacturing complex that operated during the First World War as part of Britain's expanded industrial capacity for armaments production. The factory was established to fill artillery shells and produce explosives for the war effort, representing the critical infrastructure that supported military operations between 1914 and 1918. The site retains buildings and structures characteristic of early twentieth-century industrial military production, including manufacturing workshops and auxiliary structures that reflect the scale and organisation of wartime manufacturing. The facility stands as physical testimony to Britain's mobilisation of industrial resources during the Great War and the transformation of the Banbury landscape to serve national defence needs.

Former World War I National Filling Factory, Banbury is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1409811. View the official record →

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What is Former World War I National Filling Factory, Banbury?

The Former World War I National Filling Factory, Banbury is a munitions manufacturing complex that operated during the First World War as part of Britain's expanded industrial capacity for armaments production. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1409811.

Who is responsible for protecting Former World War I National Filling Factory, Banbury?

Former World War I National Filling Factory, Banbury 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 1409811.

What other scheduled monuments are near Former World War I National Filling Factory, Banbury?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Tooley's boatyard (1.9 km), Roman villa SE of Thenford House (5 km), Broughton Castle: fortified house and moat (6.1 km).

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