MoD Abbey Wood, Military office complex in Filton, United Kingdom
The Ministry of Defence Abbey Wood spreads across 99 acres with 13 buildings, surrounded by an artificial lake containing 30 million liters of water.
Queen Elizabeth II inaugurated this £254 million military procurement headquarters in July 1996, consolidating 15 offices and 4,400 staff from across Britain.
The architectural design by John Rudge incorporates croissant-shaped structures that integrate with the local community instead of presenting a military appearance.
The facility manages procurement contracts for the Royal Navy, British Army, and Royal Air Force, with an annual workload exceeding £10 billion.
Stanley Farm, dating from the 1800s, stands preserved within the complex grounds due to its protected status as a listed historical structure.
Location: Filton
GPS coordinates: 51.50330,-2.55917
Latest update: March 7, 2025 05:58
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