The Barracks, Kingston upon Thames

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The Barracks, Kingston upon Thames, Grade II military base in Kingston upon Thames, England.

The Barracks features a prominent gatehouse known as the Keep, with its distinctive stone walls and detailed iron railings along the perimeter.

Built between 1874 and 1875, the Barracks served as a depot for the 31st and 70th Regiment of Foot before housing the East Surrey Regiment.

The Regimental Museum, established in 1928 within the Barracks, displayed collections documenting the military heritage of Surrey regiments.

The remaining Keep structure stands at coordinates 51°25'9.858"N and 0°17'38.476"W, accessible from central Kingston upon Thames.

During World War I, the Barracks functioned as a primary recruitment center where numerous soldiers enlisted for military service.

Location: Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames

Inception: 1874

GPS coordinates: 51.41940,-0.29402

Latest update: March 3, 2025 17:17

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