| Royal Ordnance Factory | |
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 Entrance gates | |
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| Built | 1937 |
| Location | Bishopton, Scotland |
| Coordinates | 55°54′04″N 4°30′15″W / 55.9010°N 4.50429°W |
| Industry | Defence |
| Products | Munitions |
| Employees | 20,000+ (approx) |
| Area | 2350 acres (890 acres within perimeter fence) |
| Defunct | 2002 |
The Royal Ordnance Factory (ROF) Bishopton was a WW2 Ministry of Supply Explosive Factory. It is sited adjacent to the village of Bishopton in Renfrewshire, Scotland. The factory was built to manufacture the propellant cordite for the British Army and the Royal Air Force. It also later produced cordite for the Royal Navy. The Ministry of Works were responsible for the site. It was the biggest munitions factory the MOD had, with up to 20,000 workers.[1][2]
- ^ "Site Record for Bishopton, Bishopton Royal Ordnance Factory, General Details Details". Canmore.rcahms.gov.uk. Retrieved 8 July 2014.
- ^ "Archived Report - Royal Ordnance Factory Bishopton, near Glasgow - Early 2009". 28dayslater.co.uk. 19 May 2009. Retrieved 8 July 2014.