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RAF Spadeadam: British Oxygen Corporation Air Separation Plant is a twentieth-century industrial structure located in Cumberland, England. The site represents the Cold War period infrastructure associated with RAF Spadeadam, which operated as a V-bomber airfield from 1955 onwards. The air separation plant was constructed to supply liquid oxygen, an essential component for the fuel systems of nuclear-armed V-bombers stationed at the base. The structure exemplifies the specialised industrial facilities that supported Britain's strategic deterrent operations during the height of the Cold War era.
RAF Spadeadam: British Oxygen Corporation Air Separation Plant is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1413095. View the official record →
RAF Spadeadam: British Oxygen Corporation Air Separation Plant is a twentieth-century industrial structure located in Cumberland, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1413095.
RAF Spadeadam: British Oxygen Corporation Air Separation Plant 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 1413095.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bastle at Upper Denton (4.9 km), St Cuthbert's Church, 100m north west of Upper Denton Farm (4.9 km), Roman signal station on Mains Rigg (5.2 km).
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