Gunners Park and Shoebury Ranges, Nature reserve in Shoeburyness, Essex, Great Britain.
The 25-hectare reserve contains coastal grassland, ancient sand dunes, ponds, and military buildings spread across multiple habitats.
The Danish Camp, an Iron Age settlement from 894 AD, stands at the eastern end of the park as a Scheduled Monument.
The nature reserve incorporates former Ministry of Defence grounds while maintaining public access for environmental education and recreation.
Visitors can access 5 kilometers of tarmacked and gravel paths, with free parking available from dawn to dusk for 50 vehicles.
The site houses rare species like the sandwich click beetle, bulbous meadow grass, and provides nesting spots for barn swallows in historic structures.
Website: http://essexwt.org.uk/reserves/gunners-park-shoebury-ranges
GPS coordinates: 51.52300,0.78500
Latest update: March 3, 2025 23:15
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Church of the Holy Trinity
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Church of St Mary the Virgin
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Church of St Andrew
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Garrison Church Of Saint Peter And Saint Paul, Horseshoe Barracks
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L And M Barracks, Horseshoe Barracks
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A And B The Terrace, Horseshoe Barracks
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C And D Barracks, Horseshoe Barracks
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C, D And E The Terrace, Horseshoe Barracks
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Proof And Experimental Establishment, Shoebury Garrison, Old Ranges, Heavy Quick Firing Battery
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Shoeburyness War Memorial
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Gunnery Drill Shed, Shoebury Garrison
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Proof And Experimental Establishment, Shoebury Garrison, Old Ranges, Former Light Quick Firing Battery
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Officers' Mess, Proof And Experimental Establishment, Horseshoe Barracks
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Clerk Of Works House, Horseshoe Barracks
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Cook House To Rear Of Block Lm, Horseshoe Barracks
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P And Q Barracks, Horseshoe Barracks
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E And F Barracks, Horseshoe Barracks
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N And O Barracks, Horseshoe Barracks
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Long Course Officer's Quarters And Attached Railings, Horseshoe Barracks
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J And K Barracks, Horseshoe Barracks
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East Powder Magazine, Shoebury Garrison
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G And H Barracks, Horseshoe Barracks
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Commandant's House, Horseshoe Barracks
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Gateway, Offices And Guard House, With Walled Exercise Yard, Horseshoe Barracks
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F And G The Terrace, Horseshoe Barracks
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Blocks K-M, Shoebury Garrison
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