Magazine Stores, RSPB Rainham, Tank Hill Road, Purfleet, Essex & Purfleet Shooting Range

Oxford Archaeology (OA) has carried out an archaeological and historical analysis of eight magazine stores in Purfleet, Essex. This was undertaken as an archaeological condition of planning approval granted to the Royal Society of the Protection of Birds (RSPB) for the demolition of all eight structures. These form a 20th century component of the military landscape of Aveley Marshes, which dates back to the 18th century. The magazines are independent detached structures, constructed from reinforced concrete, used to store anti-aircraft ammunition during the Second World War. They are typical structures of this period, reflecting an economy of design and use of materials. While the magazines are neither listed nor scheduled they are of importance in understanding the local military landscape and the wider field of twentieth century military archaeology
An archaeological building survey report on 20th century structures located to rear of stop butts.