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Ebrington Barracks

Free admission

Ebrington Barracks in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom.

Ebrington Barracks, Derry - Londonderry - geograph.org.uk - 2486230

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Plan your visit

Typical visit
1 h–2 h
  • Free entry
  • Dog-friendly

About

Ebrington Barracks is a place of interest in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom — drawn from open-data sources for visitor reference. See the linked Wikipedia article for the full description.

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From the Wikipedia article

Ebrington Barracks was a military installation on the east bank of the River Foyle in Derry, Northern Ireland.

Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.

Background

History

The present barracks, named after Hugh Fortescue, Viscount Ebrington (later Earl Fortescue), were built on the site in 1841.

Description

During the Troubles the barracks were the base of 8 Infantry Brigade. In March 1973 the Provisional IRA bombed the compound causing damage but no injuries. On the 11 January 1974 the Official Irish Republican Army killed two civilians who worked as contractors for the British Army when they exploded a bomb under their car as they left the barracks. On 14 December 1993: two soldiers were wounded by a trip wire bomb blast in a fence at a railway bordering the facilities.

Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Coordinates
54.9985, -7.3117
Postcode
BT47 6FA
Parliamentary constituency
Foyle
Established
1841
Official site
www.iwm.org.uk

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Ebrington Barracks?
Ebrington Barracks is in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom (postcode BT47 6FA).
When was Ebrington Barracks built?
Built or established in 1841.
Who owns Ebrington Barracks?
Ebrington Barracks is owned by {{army|United Kingdom}}.
Is Ebrington Barracks free to visit?
Yes, Ebrington Barracks is free to enter.
How do I get to Ebrington Barracks?
Drivers can navigate to postcode BT47 6FA. It sits within the Foyle parliamentary constituency.