Shorncliffe Army Camp, Military barracks in Folkestone, England
Shorncliffe Army Camp is a military barracks near Folkestone with permanent structures including Moore Barracks and Burgoyne Barracks spread across a large site. The camp contains both active military facilities and areas designated for residential conversion and development.
The camp was established in 1794 and served as a training ground for British soldiers during the Napoleonic Wars. It later became an important gathering point for troops being deployed during World War I.
The military cemetery at the site holds graves of three Victoria Cross recipients and more than 600 Commonwealth soldiers from both world wars. These burial grounds serve as a quiet memorial to those who died during the global conflicts.
The Sir John Moore Barracks remains the only section in active military use, which may limit public access to the site. It is advisable to check ahead about current accessibility, as large portions of the ground are being developed for residential use.
The camp introduced the Shorncliffe System in the early 1800s, which encouraged light infantry soldiers to think independently and develop literacy skills. This training approach was quite different from the rigid military methods of that era.
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