Type Barracks In use 1877–Present Owner Ministry of Defence | Operator British Army Year built 1877 Built for War Office | |
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Occupants 3rd Bn 3rd Battalion, The Royal Welsh | ||
Press up challenge at maindy barracks with the lads
Maindy Barracks is a military installation in the Cathays district of Cardiff in Wales.
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Presups challenge at maindy barracks
History
Maindy Barracks opened in 1877. Their creation took place as part of the Cardwell Reforms which encouraged the localisation of British military forces. The barracks became the depot for the 41st (Welch) Regiment of Foot and the 69th (South Lincolnshire) Regiment of Foot. Following the Childers Reforms, the 41st and 69th regiments amalgamated to form the Welch Regiment with its depot in the barracks in 1881.
It was home to the United States Army during the First World War; the Welch Regiment War Memorial unveiled there in 1924 was designed by Sir Edwin Lutyens. The barracks were again used by the United States Army during Second World War. In the latter war it was bombed by German aircraft.
In 1969 the barracks became occupied by the newly formed Royal Regiment of Wales. It is now the home of the 3rd Battalion, The Royal Welsh
Maindy Barracks remains home to 3rd Battalion, The Royal Welsh. Also on site are: