| MOD Shoeburyness | |
|---|---|
| Shoeburyness, Essex in England | |
 Clock tower at Horseshoe Barracks, Shoeburyness | |
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| Site information | |
| Type | Firing Range Testing Facility |
| Owner | Ministry of Defence |
| Operator | QinetiQ |
| Open to the public | Yes |
| Location | |
  MOD Shoeburyness Shown within Essex  MOD Shoeburyness MOD Shoeburyness (the United Kingdom) | |
| Coordinates | 51°32′14″N 0°48′27″E / 51.53710°N 0.80741°E |
| Site history | |
| Built | 1849 |
| In use | 1849–present |
MOD Shoeburyness is a Ministry of Defence installation, managed by QinetiQ, at Pig's Bay near Shoeburyness in Essex.
The site consists of a range covering a land area of 7,500 acres (3,000 ha) with 35,000 acres (14,000 ha) of tidal sands and 21 operational firing areas. MOD Shoeburyness is also a centre of excellence for environmental testing of ordnance, munitions and explosives. The Environmental Test Centre on site also simulates extreme environmental conditions to evaluate military vehicles and equipment.
MOD Shoeburyness has been a weapons testing site for more than 170 years.[1]
- ^ "Concern after families seen on MoD firing range in Shoeburyness". BBC News. 6 August 2024. Retrieved 27 November 2024.