Museums · South West England
Victoria Barracks, Bodmin
Victoria Barracks, Bodmin — a museum in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Paid entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Victoria Barracks, Bodmin is a museum in england-south-west, United Kingdom, listed in the Wikipedia register of British heritage and tourism sites. See the linked Wikipedia article for full details.
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Place summary
Victoria Barracks in Bodmin, South-West England, is a military museum. It showcases the history of the British Army in Cornwall and features exhibits related to local regiments and military life. The barracks are a notable example of Victorian military architecture.
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Background
History
The barracks originally comprised a keep, adjoining stables and a parade ground completed in 1859. In 1873 a system of recruiting areas based on counties was instituted under the Cardwell Reforms and the barracks became the depot for the 32nd (Cornwall) Regiment of Foot and the 46th (South Devonshire) Regiment of Foot. Following the Childers Reforms, the 32nd and 46th Regiments amalgamated to form the Duke of Cornwall's Light Infantry with its depot in the barracks in 1881. In 1959 the barracks became the depot of the Somerset and Cornwall Light Infantry and continued in that role until the regiment was disbanded in 1968.
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- Coordinates
- 50.4653, -4.7150
- District
- Cornwall
- Parish
- Bodmin
- Postcode
- PL31 1AG
- Parliamentary constituency
- North Cornwall
- Established
- 1859
Sources
- wikipedia: Victoria Barracks, Bodmin (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Victoria Barracks, Bodmin?
- Victoria Barracks, Bodmin is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode PL31 1AG), in the parish of Bodmin.
- When was Victoria Barracks, Bodmin built?
- Built or established in 1859.
- Who owns Victoria Barracks, Bodmin?
- Victoria Barracks, Bodmin is owned by {{army|United Kingdom}}.
- How do I get to Victoria Barracks, Bodmin?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode PL31 1AG. It sits within the North Cornwall parliamentary constituency.