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Seaforth Barracks

Coordinates: 53°28′07″N 03°00′57″W / 53.46861°N 3.01583°W / 53.46861; -3.01583
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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

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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

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  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.