Albemarle Barracks, England facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Albemarle Barracks |
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| Near Stamfordham, Northumberland in England | |
View from Harlow Hill looking across Albemarle Barracks.
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 Albemarle Barracks
Shown within Northumberland
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| Coordinates | 55°01′03″N 001°52′25″W / 55.01750°N 1.87361°W |
| Type | Barracks |
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| Owner | Ministry of Defence |
| Operator |  British Army |
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| Built | 1970 |
| Built for | War Office |
| In use | 1970-Present |
| Garrison information | |
| Occupants | 3rd Regiment, Royal Horse Artillery |
Albemarle Barracks is a special place where the British Army trains and lives. It is located about 1.7 miles (2.7 km) south of Stamfordham in Northumberland. It's also about 10.5 miles (16.9 km) west of Newcastle-upon-Tyne.
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History of Albemarle Barracks
How the Barracks Started
Albemarle Barracks was built in 1970. It was set up on the land that used to be an airbase called RAF Ouston. An airbase is a place where military planes take off and land.
Early Occupants
In the 1970s, young soldiers learning to be signallers lived here. They were part of the 11 Signal Regiment. Signallers are like the communication experts of the army. Later, in the mid-1980s, the barracks became home to young soldiers training for the infantry. The infantry are soldiers who fight on foot.
Recent Changes
From 1995, the barracks were home to the 39 Regiment Royal Artillery. This group of soldiers stayed there for many years. However, in February 2015, that regiment was disbanded, meaning it was no longer an active unit.
After that, a new group moved in. The 3rd Regiment Royal Horse Artillery came to Albemarle Barracks in 2015. They moved all the way from their old base in Germany.
Runway Use
The old runways at Albemarle Barracks are still used today. The Northumbria Police use them to train their drivers. This helps police officers learn how to drive safely and skillfully. The runways are also used as a stopping point for very important military convoys that travel by road.
Current Units at Albemarle Barracks
Today, the main group of soldiers at Albemarle Barracks is:
- 3rd Regiment, Royal Horse Artillery
