Scheduled MonumentsEnglandMoD CORSHAM: Prime Minister's Rooms and Operations Rooms

MoD CORSHAM: Prime Minister's Rooms and Operations Rooms

England
List entry 1409131
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

MOD Corsham: Prime Minister's Rooms and Operations Rooms is a Second World War underground complex located near Corsham in Wiltshire. The site comprises secure subterranean facilities constructed to provide protected accommodation and command centres for government and military operations during wartime. The complex was developed during the 1930s and 1940s as part of Britain's civil defence infrastructure, designed to safeguard senior officials and enable continued governance during aerial bombardment. The facilities include chambers for senior government figures and operational command spaces, reflecting the strategic importance assigned to maintaining continuity of state functions throughout the Second World War period.

MoD CORSHAM: Prime Minister's Rooms and Operations Rooms is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1409131. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is MoD CORSHAM: Prime Minister's Rooms and Operations Rooms?

MOD Corsham: Prime Minister's Rooms and Operations Rooms is a Second World War underground complex located near Corsham in Wiltshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1409131.

Who is responsible for protecting MoD CORSHAM: Prime Minister's Rooms and Operations Rooms?

MoD CORSHAM: Prime Minister's Rooms and Operations Rooms 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 1409131.

What other scheduled monuments are near MoD CORSHAM: Prime Minister's Rooms and Operations Rooms?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including MoD CORSHAM: Quarry Working Areas in West Lung, Spring Quarry (0.9 km), Three bowl barrows 160m south west of Hatt House (2.5 km), Round House (2.6 km).

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