Scheduled MonumentsEnglandMoD CORSHAM: Kitchen, Canteen, Laundry, Dining and Washroom Areas

MoD CORSHAM: Kitchen, Canteen, Laundry, Dining and Washroom Areas

England
List entry 1409120
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

MoD CORSHAM: Kitchen, Canteen, Laundry, Dining and Washroom Areas is a Second World War military installation located near Corsham in Wiltshire. The site comprises service and support facilities constructed as part of the extensive underground quarry complex developed by the Ministry of Defence during the 1940s. These functional spaces—kitchens, canteen, laundry, dining and washroom areas—reflect the infrastructure required to support personnel working within the secure subterranean establishment. The facilities demonstrate the substantial logistical provision necessary for sustained military operations conducted from the Corsham underground complex during and beyond the Second World War period.

MoD CORSHAM: Kitchen, Canteen, Laundry, Dining and Washroom Areas is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1409120. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is MoD CORSHAM: Kitchen, Canteen, Laundry, Dining and Washroom Areas?

MoD CORSHAM: Kitchen, Canteen, Laundry, Dining and Washroom Areas is a Second World War military installation located near Corsham in Wiltshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1409120.

Who is responsible for protecting MoD CORSHAM: Kitchen, Canteen, Laundry, Dining and Washroom Areas?

MoD CORSHAM: Kitchen, Canteen, Laundry, Dining and Washroom Areas 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 1409120.

What other scheduled monuments are near MoD CORSHAM: Kitchen, Canteen, Laundry, Dining and Washroom Areas?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including MoD CORSHAM: Prime Minister's Rooms and Operations Rooms (0.1 km), MoD CORSHAM: Quarry Working Areas in West Lung, Spring Quarry (1 km), Three bowl barrows 160m south west of Hatt House (2.6 km).

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