Seaforth Barracks

For the barracks in Dingwall, Scotland, see Ferry Road drill hall, Dingwall.

Seaforth Barracks
Seaforth, Merseyside
Seaforth Barracks
Seaforth Barracks is located in Merseyside
Seaforth Barracks
Seaforth Barracks
Location within Merseyside
Coordinates53°28′07″N 03°00′57″W / 53.46861°N 3.01583°W / 53.46861; -3.01583
TypeBarracks
Site information
Operator British Army
Site history
Built1882
Built forWar Office
In use1882-1958
Garrison information
OccupantsKing'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. Archived from the original on 28 May 2014. Retrieved 26 May 2014.
  2. ^ a b c "Seaforth recruiting office". Litherland at War. Retrieved 26 May 2014.