Site of First World War Explosives Factory, Grays Chemical Works Limited (EHER 82508)
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Summary
Great War Explosives Factory was listed as an important supplier of picric acid to the explosives industry during the Great War, it was recorded from documentary sources.
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Location
| Grid reference | TQ 6048 7850 (point) |
|---|---|
| Unitary Authority | THURROCK, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
Information from NRHE
Grays Chemical Works Limited was listed as an important supplier of picric acid to the explosives industry during the Great War. Picric acid when used as a high explosive shell filling is
known as Lyddite. Grays was also the site of His Majesty's Experimental Picric Acid Plant which was possibly erected adjacent to the original factory. <1> <2> <3>
Sources
- <1> SEX76835 Report: RCHME. 1997. Dangerous Energy Project.
- <2> SEX77345 RECORD SHEET/FORM: Public Record Office. MUN5/159/1122.7/28 List of factories, etc at which explosives are manufactured or stored.
- <3> SEX77345 RECORD SHEET/FORM: Public Record Office. MUN7/16 Research H M Experimental Picric Acid Plany Grays, Essex.
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Other References
- NRHE identifier: 1075747
- National Monuments Record: TQ 67 NW 95