Seaforth Barracks
| Seaforth Barracks | |
|---|---|
| Seaforth, Merseyside | |
|
Seaforth Barracks | |
  Seaforth Barracks Location within Merseyside | |
| Coordinates | 53°28′07″N 03°00′57″W / 53.46861°N 3.01583°WCoordinates: 53°28′07″N 03°00′57″W / 53.46861°N 3.01583°W |
| Type | Barracks |
| Site information | |
| Operator |
 British Army |
| Site history | |
| Built | 1882 |
| Built for | War Office |
| In use | 1882-1958 |
| Garrison information | |
| Occupants | King'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
- ↑ "Seaforth Barracks". British Commission for Military History. Retrieved 26 May 2014.
- 1 2 3 "Seaforth recruiting office". Litherland at War. Retrieved 26 May 2014.
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