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 twentieth-century military complex located within the Ministry of Defence establishment at Corsham in Wiltshire. The structures comprise functional service facilities designed to support the operations of the military base, reflecting the architectural and planning principles of mid-twentieth-century defence infrastructure. These buildings form part of the wider Corsham quarry complex, which has been adapted for military use. The designation recognises the historical significance of this cold war era installation as a component of Britain's strategic defence infrastructure during the latter half of the twentieth century.

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 twentieth-century military complex located within the Ministry of Defence establishment at 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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