Royal Artillery Barracks, Military barracks in Woolwich, United Kingdom
Royal Artillery Barracks is a military installation in Woolwich with a Georgian facade that stretches for several hundred meters along Woolwich Common. The site continues to operate as an active military facility with modern infrastructure concealed behind the Grade II listed historic exterior.
The barracks was built in 1776 and served as the headquarters for the Royal Regiment of Artillery for over two centuries. The site's military role evolved significantly throughout its long history of service.
The Crimean War Memorial with its bronze Victory statue and twelve cannon posts stands on the parade grounds since 1860.
The barracks sits at a prominent location in Woolwich and remains visible from public areas. Since it is an active military facility, visitors should be aware that interior access is generally restricted.
The Georgian facade of the barracks holds the distinction of being the longest continuous architectural frontage in Europe.
Location: Royal Borough of Greenwich
Inception: 1776
GPS coordinates: 51.48667,0.06028
Latest update: December 9, 2025 18:49
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