Stonehouse Barracks

Stonehouse Barracks
Plymouth

Stonehouse Barracks
Stonehouse Barracks
Location within Devon
Coordinates 50°22′02″N 4°09′45″W / 50.36713°N 4.16238°W / 50.36713; -4.16238Coordinates: 50°22′02″N 4°09′45″W / 50.36713°N 4.16238°W / 50.36713; -4.16238
Type Royal Marines Base
Site information
Owner Ministry of Defence
Operator Royal Navy
Site history
Built 1756
In use 1756-Present
Garrison information
Occupants 3 Commando Brigade

Stonehouse Barracks is a military installation at Stonehouse, Plymouth. It is the home of 3 Commando Brigade.

History

The earliest parts of Stonehouse Barracks date from 1756 (the year after the formation of the Royal Marines), with further additions of the 1790s and 1800s.[1] They are described as 'the oldest and most important barracks in England not forming part of a fortification, a very rare example of 18th century planning, and a complete complex of great historic value'.[2] They remain in use as headquarters of 3 Commando Brigade.[3]

References

  1. ↑ "Area 2: The Royal Marine Barracks and Eastern King" (PDF). Plymouth City Council. Retrieved 28 January 2015.
  2. ↑ Pevsner, N (1989). The Buildings of England: Devon. London: Penguin.
  3. ↑ "Commandos ready to face the Taliban". BBC. 15 September 2006. Retrieved 28 January 2015.
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