Copenacre

United Kingdom / England / Corsham / A4 Bath Road
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Copenacre Quarry was purchased by the MoWB in 1940 and, following an urgent request for underground storage in 1941, made available to the Navy.
The estimated cost to convert the quarry was £192,500
In 1972 it was announced that Copenacre was to close, but with a staff of 1,700 this raised concerns. Following a Public Enquiry the depot was retained indefinitely.
However, Copenacre closed in 1995 and was sold off in 1997.
Wikipedia article: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Corsham#Copenacre_site
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Coordinates:   51°25'58"N   2°12'50"W

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  • Copenacre - Quarry and Royal Naval Storage Depot One of the family of MOD underground facilities slowly being decommissioned. Copenacre Quarry was purchased by the MoWB in 1940 and, following an urgent request for underground storage in 1941, made available to the Navy. Used as a Naval stores depot, now closed and sealed. Location Located on the A4 on the way to Bath just outside of Corsham. Wiltshire. Alias Underground Joins to Pickwick Quarry and HarthamPark. Web Links http://www.monkton-farleigh.co.uk/sc_copenacre1.htm http://www.chocolatechipdesign.co.uk/nettleden/copenacre/index.shtml Album http://www.darkplaces.co.uk/phpBB2/album_cat.php?cat_id=212 TimeLine 1940 - Copenacre Quarry was purchased by the MoWB
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