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Public Access

The MOD Shoeburyness estate is owned by the Ministry of Defence. Due to the hazardous nature of work carried out on the site, the area is subject to the Shoeburyness Artillery Ranges and Military Lands Byelaws and is not generally open to members of the public. In addition, some stretches of the beach and foreshore that extend beyond the site fenced boundary are also owned by the MOD and public access is restricted or prohibited in these areas.

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Danger sign
Range Signs and Signals
MOD Shoeburyness is a live weapons test and evaluation Range and as such, can be a hazardous place.
Prohibited Beaches
Prohibited Beaches
Some stretches of the Southend and Shoeburyness coastline and foreshore are part of the Ministry of Defence estate. Access to and use of these areas is regulated by MOD byelaws, and members of the public are not permitted to enter or conduct any activity in these prohibited areas at any time.
Public Rights of Way Routes
Public Rights of Way Routes
There is a network of footpaths and bridleways that traverse MOD Shoeburyness known as Public Rights of Way (PROWs).
Havengore Bridge
Havengore Bridge
Opened in 1988, Havengore Bridge spans Havengore Creek. The bridge provides the only vehicle crossing point to Foulness Island.
Residential areas
Residential Areas
The parish of Foulness, which falls within the district of Rochford, forms part of MOD Shoeburyness.