This storage depot is located just downstream from Upton on Severn near the village of Ripple, it covers quite a large site and borders a gravel extraction operation.
apparently oil was transported up the river on barges and unloaded into large underground tanks for storage and distribution.
interestingly this was the last large scale use of barge transport on the river.
it looks semi maintained but definitely not in use
pillbox on site
Foam store
main storage area
inside shed
top reads "Russian oil products"
shower room
oil unloading area
unloading platforms
One of the storage compounds
PLEASE IGNORE THE SECOND THREAD, MY FAULT, COCKED UP!!!!!
apparently oil was transported up the river on barges and unloaded into large underground tanks for storage and distribution.
interestingly this was the last large scale use of barge transport on the river.
it looks semi maintained but definitely not in use
pillbox on site
Foam store
main storage area
inside shed
top reads "Russian oil products"
shower room
oil unloading area
unloading platforms
One of the storage compounds
PLEASE IGNORE THE SECOND THREAD, MY FAULT, COCKED UP!!!!!
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