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{{Short description|Ministry of Defence property}}
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{{Infobox military structure
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|location = near [[Kineton]], [[Warwickshire]], England
|location = near [[Kineton]], [[Warwickshire]], England
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|caption = A distant view of MoD Kineton.
|caption = A distant view of MoD Kineton
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|map_caption = MoD Kineton within Warwickshire
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[[File:Radway, MoD railway - geograph.org.uk - 1275069.jpg|thumb|left|250px|Part of the extensive rail network that exists around MoD Kineton, here a level crossing at [[Radway]]]]
[[File:Radway, MoD railway - geograph.org.uk - 1275069.jpg|thumb|250px|Part of the extensive rail network that exists around MoD Kineton, here a level crossing at [[Radway]]]]
'''Defence Munitions (DM) Kineton''' is a [[Ministry of Defence (United Kingdom)|Ministry of Defence]] property located close to the village of [[Kineton]], [[Warwickshire]], [[England]].
'''Defence Munitions (DM) Kineton''' occupies the site officially known as '''MOD Kineton''', and is a [[Ministry of Defence (United Kingdom)|Ministry of Defence]] property located close to the village of [[Kineton]], [[Warwickshire]], [[England]].

==History==
==History==
Developed from 1941 onwards between Kineton and the neighbouring village of [[Temple Herdewyke]], it is approximately {{convert|10|mi}} from both [[Banbury]] and [[Leamington Spa]]. Developed as a Central Ammunition Depot, it also served during [[World War II]] as a transit camp, with [[Poland|Polish]] and [[Czechoslovakia]]n troops stationed there.
Developed from 1941 onwards on land neighbouring the village of [[Burton Dassett]], the site is approximately {{convert|10|mi}} from both [[Banbury]] and [[Leamington Spa]]. Developed as a Central Ammunition Depot, it also served during the [[World War II|Second World War]] as a [[Royal Pioneer Corps]] camp.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://issuu.com/royalpioneercorpsassociation/docs/2016_april_newsletter|title=Past events|publisher=Royal Pioneer Corps Newsletter|date=14 August 2016|access-date=11 April 2021}}</ref>

Defence Munitions Kineton is now the largest ammunition depot in western Europe. The base stores more than 60% of the entire Ministry of Defence’s munitions.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pDuShLg1l8Q|title=Inside DM Kineton: Western Europe’s LARGEST Ammunition Depot|publisher=Forces TV|access-date=11 April 2021}}</ref>


===Rail links===
===Rail links===
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Defence Munitions Kineton extends to 2200 acres. It is linked to the [[Network Rail]] mainline system by a branch line consisting of part of the former mainline of the [[Stratford-upon-Avon and Midland Junction Railway]], from {{rws|Fenny Compton}}. The building of the [[M40 motorway]] cut the line for a time, but after a new bridge was built, the line was rebuilt in its entirety with deep ballast and fully welded joints.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://HondaWanderer.com/278_Kineton_1995.htm|title=Industrial Diesels - 278 Kineton 1995|publisher=HondaWanderer.com|date=2012-02-11|accessdate=2017-01-25}}</ref>

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DM Kineton extends to several hundred acres. It is linked to the main [[Network Rail]] system by a branchline consisting of part of the former mainline of the [[Stratford-upon-Avon and Midland Junction Railway]], from {{rws|Fenny Compton}}. The building of the [[M40 motorway]] cut the line for a time, but after the bridge was built the line was rebuilt in its entirety with deep ballast and fully welded joints.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hondawanderer.com/Industrial_Diesels.htm|title=Industrial Diesels|publisher=hondawanderer.com|date=2012-02-11}}</ref>

The depot also stores spare [[railway carriage]]s and trains on behalf of the various [[List of UK Train Operating Companies|UK Train Operating companies]].


===Based units===
===Based units===
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The site also houses the [[Defence Explosive Ordnance Disposal, Munitions and Search Training Regiment]], and there is an extensive military family married quarters patch at [[Temple Herdewyke]], along with its associated information centre, Kineton HIVE.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mod.uk/DefenceInternet/DefenceFor/ServiceCommunity/Hive/Central/KinetonHive.htm |title=Abingdon HIVE |accessdate=2 November 2014 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120723070638/http://www.mod.uk/DefenceInternet/DefenceFor/ServiceCommunity/Hive/Central/KinetonHive.htm |archivedate=23 July 2012 |df= }}</ref>

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The site also houses the [[Defence Explosive Ordnance Disposal, Munitions and Search School]], and there is an extensive military family base at Kineton, called Kineton HIVE.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mod.uk/DefenceInternet/DefenceFor/ServiceCommunity/Hive/Central/KinetonHive.htm|title=Abingdon HIVE|accessdate=2 November 2014}}</ref>


==References==
==References==
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==External links==
==External links==
*[http://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/20060130221947/http://www.mod.uk/issues/hive/hives_gb/kineton.htm Kineton HIVE]—archived link at the UK [[The National Archives (United Kingdom)|National Archives]]
*[http://www.mod.uk/DefenceInternet/DefenceFor/ServiceCommunity/Hive/Central/KinetonHive.htm Kineton HIVE]


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[[Category:Ammunition dumps in England]]
[[Category:Ammunition dumps in England]]
[[Category:Military railways in the United Kingdom]]
[[Category:Military railways in the United Kingdom]]
[[Category:Installations of the Ministry of Defence (United Kingdom)]]

Latest revision as of 09:01, 5 November 2023

MoD Kineton
near Kineton, Warwickshire, England
A distant view of MoD Kineton
MoD Kineton is located in Warwickshire
MoD Kineton
MoD Kineton
Coordinates52°09′48″N 1°26′38″W / 52.1633°N 1.4439°W / 52.1633; -1.4439
TypeAmmunition depository
Site information
OwnerMinistry of Defence (United Kingdom)
Site history
Built1941 (1941)
In use1941–present
Part of the extensive rail network that exists around MoD Kineton, here a level crossing at Radway

Defence Munitions (DM) Kineton occupies the site officially known as MOD Kineton, and is a Ministry of Defence property located close to the village of Kineton, Warwickshire, England.

History

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Developed from 1941 onwards on land neighbouring the village of Burton Dassett, the site is approximately 10 miles (16 km) from both Banbury and Leamington Spa. Developed as a Central Ammunition Depot, it also served during the Second World War as a Royal Pioneer Corps camp.[1]

Defence Munitions Kineton is now the largest ammunition depot in western Europe. The base stores more than 60% of the entire Ministry of Defence’s munitions.[2]

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Defence Munitions Kineton extends to 2200 acres. It is linked to the Network Rail mainline system by a branch line consisting of part of the former mainline of the Stratford-upon-Avon and Midland Junction Railway, from Fenny Compton. The building of the M40 motorway cut the line for a time, but after a new bridge was built, the line was rebuilt in its entirety with deep ballast and fully welded joints.[3]

Based units

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The site also houses the Defence Explosive Ordnance Disposal, Munitions and Search Training Regiment, and there is an extensive military family married quarters patch at Temple Herdewyke, along with its associated information centre, Kineton HIVE.[4]

References

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  1. ^ "Past events". Royal Pioneer Corps Newsletter. 14 August 2016. Retrieved 11 April 2021.
  2. ^ "Inside DM Kineton: Western Europe's LARGEST Ammunition Depot". Forces TV. Retrieved 11 April 2021.
  3. ^ "Industrial Diesels - 278 Kineton 1995". HondaWanderer.com. 11 February 2012. Retrieved 25 January 2017.
  4. ^ "Abingdon HIVE". Archived from the original on 23 July 2012. Retrieved 2 November 2014.
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