Britannia Barracks
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| Britannia Barracks | |
|---|---|
| Norwich | |
 Britannia Barracks | |
  Britannia Barracks Location within Norfolk | |
| Coordinates | 52°38′15″N 1°19′03″E / 52.63758°N 1.31753°E |
| Type | Barracks |
| Site information | |
| Owner | Ministry of Defence |
| Operator |  British Army |
| Site history | |
| Built | 1885–1887 |
| Built for | War Office |
| In use | 1887-Present |
| Garrison information | |
| Occupants | Royal Norfolk Regiment |
Britannia Barracks was a military installation in Norwich.
History
[edit]The barracks were built in the architectural style of Norman Shaw on Mousehold Heath as the depot for the Royal Norfolk Regiment between 1885 and 1887.[1] The name of the barracks was taken from the badge of the Regiment.[2] The barracks served as an Initial Training Centre for recruits during the Second World War.[2] The Regiment remained at the barracks until it amalgamated with the Suffolk Regiment to form the 1st East Anglian Regiment in 1959.[3] Most of the buildings survive as part of Norwich Prison.[3]
References
[edit]- ^ "The military in Norwich". Norwich Economic and Regeneration Trust. Archived from the original on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 17 October 2016.
- ^ a b "The Military in Norwich". The Heritage City. Archived from the original on 9 November 2014. Retrieved 9 November 2014.
- ^ a b "Britannia Barracks". Royal Norfolk Regiment Museum. Retrieved 9 November 2014.