Fulwood Barracks, Military barracks in Preston, England
Fulwood Barracks is a military complex in Preston with a keep and fifteen Grade II listed buildings constructed from local sandstone. The structures form a cohesive layout that has served military purposes for generations.
The barracks was built between 1842 and 1848 in response to the Chartist unrest of that period. The initial garrison housed soldiers from the 2nd Battalion 60th Rifles.
The Lancashire Infantry Museum within the barracks displays collections that document the stories of regional military units. The exhibits show artifacts and archives that reveal how soldiers lived and what they accomplished.
Visitors must present photo identification such as a passport or driving license before entering. Arriving during morning hours allows time to walk through the buildings and grounds without rushing.
In 1861 a soldier named Patrick McCaffery shot a senior officer and was later executed for the crime. The incident inspired a folk ballad that became part of local memory.
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