Scheduled MonumentsEnglandMoD CORSHAM: Lamson Terminus Room and associated Fan Room

MoD CORSHAM: Lamson Terminus Room and associated Fan Room

England
List entry 1409121
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

MoD Corsham: Lamson Terminus Room and associated Fan Room is a Cold War underground facility located near Corsham in Wiltshire. The structure dates to the mid-twentieth century and forms part of the extensive quarried and adapted subterranean complex developed for civil defence purposes. The Lamson Terminus Room represents infrastructure associated with pneumatic communication systems designed to facilitate government continuity during nuclear conflict. The facility reflects the strategic importance placed on protected communications networks during the height of the Cold War period.

MoD CORSHAM: Lamson Terminus Room and associated Fan Room is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1409121. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is MoD CORSHAM: Lamson Terminus Room and associated Fan Room?

MoD Corsham: Lamson Terminus Room and associated Fan Room is a Cold War underground facility located near Corsham in Wiltshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1409121.

Who is responsible for protecting MoD CORSHAM: Lamson Terminus Room and associated Fan Room?

MoD CORSHAM: Lamson Terminus Room and associated Fan Room 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 1409121.

What other scheduled monuments are near MoD CORSHAM: Lamson Terminus Room and associated Fan Room?

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 (0.8 km), Three bowl barrows 160m south west of Hatt House (2.5 km).

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