Seaforth Barracks

Seaforth Barracks
Seaforth, Merseyside

Seaforth Barracks
Seaforth Barracks
Location within Merseyside
Coordinates 53°28′07″N 03°00′57″W / 53.46861°N 3.01583°W / 53.46861; -3.01583Coordinates: 53°28′07″N 03°00′57″W / 53.46861°N 3.01583°W / 53.46861; -3.01583
Type Barracks
Site information
Operator  British Army
Site history
Built 1882
Built for War Office
In use 1882-1958
Garrison information
Occupants King's Regiment (Liverpool)

Seaforth Barracks was a military installation at Seaforth in Merseyside.

History

The barracks were originally built as cavalry accommodation and were completed in 1882.[1] Units of the Royal Garrison Artillery and Royal Field Artillery were also based there in the late 19th century.[2] The barracks became the depot of the King's Regiment (Liverpool) in 1910 and were a major recruiting centre for Liverpool troops during First World War.[2] The barracks closed and the site was made available for residential development in 1958.[2]

References

  1. "Seaforth Barracks". British Commission for Military History. Retrieved 26 May 2014.
  2. 1 2 3 "Seaforth recruiting office". Litherland at War. Retrieved 26 May 2014.
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