Factories, Rotherwas (2)
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Factories, Rotherwas (2)
Image: © Stephen Richards Taken: 13 Aug 2013
The distinctive sawtooth roofs are reminders of the former National Filling (Munitions) Factory, begun by the Office of Works in 1916, and closed in 1967. Surviving structures are dotted over an area of 500 acres - these are on an industrial estate.
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Image Location
Latitude
52.038181
Longitude
-2.692874