Ardwick Green Barracks

Ardwick Green Barracks
Manchester

Ardwick Green Barracks
Ardwick Green Barracks
Location within Greater Manchester
Coordinates 53°28′17″N 2°13′33″W / 53.47132°N 2.22594°W / 53.47132; -2.22594Coordinates: 53°28′17″N 2°13′33″W / 53.47132°N 2.22594°W / 53.47132; -2.22594
Type Barracks
Site information
Owner Ministry of Defence
Operator  British Army
Site history
Built 1887
Built for War Office
In use 1887-Present
Garrison information
Occupants D (Inkerman) Company of the 4th Battalion of the Duke of Lancaster's Regiment

Ardwick Green Barracks is a military installation in Ardwick, Manchester.

History

The barracks were completed to a design by Lawrence Booth in 1886 and opened by Prince George, Duke of Cambridge, Commander-in-Chief of the Forces in September 1887.[1] At the start of the First World War the barracks were the mobilisation centre for the 8th battalion of the Manchester Regiment who were based at the barracks.[2]

During the Second World War the barracks were used a detention centre for deserters. After the War the barracks were restored to use as the headquarters of 8th battalion of the Manchester Regiment.[3] They became home to the Manchester Regiment (Ardwick and Ashton) Territorials in 1967 and then became base to C Company of 5th/8th (Volunteer) Battalion of the King's Regiment in 1971.[3] This unit evolved to become C (King's) Company of the King's and Cheshire Regiment, still based at Ardwick Green, in 1999.[3] Since 2006, the barracks have been home of D (Inkerman) Company of the 4th Battalion of the Duke of Lancaster's Regiment.[4]

References

  1. "Manchester Regiment Memorials". The Tamesise Citizen. Retrieved 10 August 2014.
  2. "Ardwick Teritorial Army Drill Hall and Offices". Manchester History. Retrieved 10 August 2014.
  3. 1 2 3 "Kings Regiment". British Army units 1945 on. Retrieved 10 August 2014.
  4. "4 Lancs". Ministry of Defence. Retrieved 10 August 2014.
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