Berwick Barracks, Military barracks and museum in Berwick-upon-Tweed, England.
Berwick Barracks consists of two parallel stone buildings with an additional structure forming a complete military compound. The buildings are arranged around an interior courtyard and show the typical layout of an early 18th-century military installation.
Architect Nicholas Hawksmoor designed the barracks between 1717 and 1721 for the Board of Ordnance to strengthen border defenses during the Jacobite risings. The facility was built in response to security concerns of that period.
The museum inside displays the exhibition 'By Beat of Drum', which documents the daily experiences of British infantry soldiers through objects and photographs. Visitors can discover how soldiers worked and lived during this period.
The site is easy to explore on foot, with clear signage throughout the different buildings and exhibition areas. It is helpful to allow time for the interior courtyard, as you can view the overall layout from outside.
The entrance gateway, guardhouse, West Barracks, East Barracks, and Clock House all hold Grade I listed status. This recognition highlights their architectural importance and rarity in British military history.
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