Vauxhall Barracks
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Vauxhall Barracks is a British Army installation in Didcot, Oxfordshire.
| Vauxhall Barracks | |
|---|---|
| Didcot | |
Vauxhall Barracks | |
| Site information | |
| Type | Barracks |
| Owner | Ministry of Defence |
| Operator |  British Army |
| Location | |
  Vauxhall Barracks Location within Oxfordshire | |
| Coordinates | 51°36′28″N 01°14′41″W |
| Site history | |
| Built | 1910s |
| Built for | War Office |
| In use | 1910s-Present |
| Garrison information | |
| Occupants | 11 Explosive Ordnance Disposal and Search Regiment RLC |
History
The barracks were established during the First World War alongside a depot for storing explosives from Woolwich Arsenal.[1] By the end of the War 1,900 troops were based there.[1] Then during the Second World War elements of the Royal Berkshire Regiment were based at the barracks.[2]
The ordnance depot closed in 1964 when operations were moved to Bicester;[3] Didcot power station was built on the site.[4] The barracks, though, were retained; since 1982 they have has been the home of 11 Explosive Ordnance Disposal and Search Regiment RLC.[5] They are now known as Vauxhall Barracks.[5]
Based units
The following notable units are based at Vauxhall Barracks.[6][7]
- 11 Explosive Ordnance Disposal and Search Regiment
- Headquarters 11 Explosive Ordnance Disposal & Search Regiment
- 421 Explosive Ordnance Disposal & Search Squadron
Future
In November 2016, the Ministry of Defence announced that the site would close in 2028.[8] This was later extended to 2034.[9]