Scheduled MonumentsEnglandMoD CORSHAM: Slope Shaft (Emergency Exit) A

MoD CORSHAM: Slope Shaft (Emergency Exit) A

England
List entry 1409125
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

MoD CORSHAM: Slope Shaft (Emergency Exit) A is a Cold War defensive structure located at the Ministry of Defence establishment near Corsham in Wiltshire. The site dates from the early Cold War period, when the United Kingdom constructed a network of underground facilities to serve as protected command centres and shelters in the event of nuclear conflict. The slope shaft functioned as an emergency exit route from the subterranean complex, engineered to provide rapid evacuation pathways for personnel in crisis situations. This installation forms part of the broader strategic infrastructure developed during the nuclear deterrence era of the mid-twentieth century.

MoD CORSHAM: Slope Shaft (Emergency Exit) A is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1409125. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is MoD CORSHAM: Slope Shaft (Emergency Exit) A?

MoD CORSHAM: Slope Shaft (Emergency Exit) A is a Cold War defensive structure located at the Ministry of Defence establishment near Corsham in Wiltshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1409125.

Who is responsible for protecting MoD CORSHAM: Slope Shaft (Emergency Exit) A?

MoD CORSHAM: Slope Shaft (Emergency Exit) A 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 1409125.

What other scheduled monuments are near MoD CORSHAM: Slope Shaft (Emergency Exit) A?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including MoD CORSHAM: Prime Minister's Rooms and Operations Rooms (0.2 km), MoD CORSHAM: Quarry Working Areas in West Lung, Spring Quarry (1 km), Three bowl barrows 160m south west of Hatt House (2.7 km).

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