Pontefract Barracks
| Pontefract Barracks | |
|---|---|
| Pontefract | |
|
Pontefract Barracks | |
  Pontefract Barracks Location within West Yorkshire | |
| Coordinates | 53°41′08″N 1°19′35″W / 53.68554°N 1.32647°WCoordinates: 53°41′08″N 1°19′35″W / 53.68554°N 1.32647°W |
| Type | Barracks |
| Site information | |
| Owner | Ministry of Defence |
| Operator |
 British Army |
| Site history | |
| Built | 1879 |
| Built for | War Office |
| In use | 1879–1963 |
| Garrison information | |
| Occupants |
King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry York and Lancaster Regiment |
Pontefract Barracks is a military installation in Pontefract, West Yorkshire, England.
History
The barracks were built in the Fortress Gothic Revival Style and were completed in 1879.[1]
The barracks were intended as depot for the 51st (2nd Yorkshire West Riding) Regiment of Foot and the 105th Regiment of Foot (Madras Light Infantry). Under the Childers Reforms these regiments amalgamated to form the King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry in 1881. The King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry remained at the barracks until 1938 when they moved to Strensall Camp.[2]
The barracks were also intended as depot for the 65th (2nd Yorkshire, North Riding) Regiment of Foot and the 84th (York and Lancaster) Regiment of Foot. Under the Childers Reforms these regiments amalgamated to form the York and Lancaster Regiment.[2] The barracks were demoted to the status of out-station to the Yorkshire Brigade depot at Queen Elizabeth II Barracks in 1958: they closed in 1963[3] and are now a business centre.[4]
References
- ↑ "Office investment with development potential" (PDF). Edisons. Retrieved 16 November 2014.
- 1 2 "Years in Focus". Pontefractus. Retrieved 16 November 2014.
- ↑ "Oral Answers to Questions — British Army". They work for you. 10 June 1964. Retrieved 16 November 2014.
- ↑ "Planning application". Retrieved 16 November 2014.