This structure began as a tunnel
system in a quarry. During the Second World war it served two
purposes; one section housed national treasures of great value. It was
rumoured that the Crown Jewels were kept here with the area totally
secure and even boasting one of the earliest smoke detectors. This
area is now not accessible. Another area was used for the building of
Royal Enfield motor cycles. The people who worked in both sections
used a common entrance.
The Enfield section used for the motorbikes was one of the 'Shadow'
factories protecting vital war efforts from bombing. Short Brothers,
Rover and Enfield were the three main underground factories. They are
known to us now as Shorts, Drakelowe, and Enfield. Enfield was still
in use until the beginning of the 90's.
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Access is not possible, this is on
private land.