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°WCoordinates: 53°28′17″N 2°13′33″W / 53.47132°N 2.22594°W |
| 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
- ↑ "Manchester Regiment Memorials". The Tamesise Citizen. Retrieved 10 August 2014.
- ↑ "Ardwick Teritorial Army Drill Hall and Offices". Manchester History. Retrieved 10 August 2014.
- 1 2 3 "Kings Regiment". British Army units 1945 on. Retrieved 10 August 2014.
- ↑ "4 Lancs". Ministry of Defence. Retrieved 10 August 2014.