Maindy Barracks
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| Cardiff | |
Maindy Barracks Cenotaph
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 Maindy Barracks
Location within Cardiff
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| Type | Barracks |
| Site information | |
| Owner | Ministry of Defence |
| Operator |  British Army |
| Site history | |
| Built | 1877 |
| Built for | War Office |
| In use | 1877–Present |
| Garrison information | |
| Occupants | 3rd Bn 3rd Battalion, The Royal Welsh (Royal Regiment of Wales) |
Maindy Barracks is a military installation in the Cathays district of Cardiff in Wales.
History
Maindy Barracks was built to accommodate the Royal Glamorgan Militia when it opened in 1877.[1] In 1881 the newly-formed Welch Regiment became the occupants.[1] It was home to the United States Army during the First World War;[2] the War Memorial unveiled there at the end of the War was designed by Sir Edwin Lutyens.[3] The barracks were again used by the United States Army during Second World War.[2] In the latter war it was bombed by German aircraft.[4]
In 1969 the barracks became occupied by the newly-formed Royal Regiment of Wales.[1] It is now the home of the 3rd Battalion, The Royal Welsh (Royal Regiment of Wales).[5]
Maindy Barracks remains home to 3rd Battalion, The Royal Welsh. Also on site are:
- RHQ 157 (Welsh) Regiment RLC, 580 (Glamorgan) Transport Squadron and 249 (Cardiff) HQ Squadron[6]
- 1344 (Cardiff) Squadron Air Training Corps[7]
- HQ Number 1 Welsh Wing ATC[8]
- 'A' Company, Dyfed and Glamorgan Army Cadet Force[9]
References
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- ↑ Newman, p. 287
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Sources
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