Royal Marine Barracks, Chatham
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Not to be confused with Royal Naval Barracks, Chatham.
The Royal Marine Barracks, Chatham was a military installation occupied by the Royal Marines and located at the Gun Wharf at Chatham in Kent. The barracks were situated immediately to the south of the Dockyard, just above the Ordnance Wharf. The barracks were closed in 1950 and demolished in 1960.
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Royal Marine Barracks, Chatham | |
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Chatham, Kent | |
Coordinates | 51.388°N 0.5245°E / 51.388; 0.5245 |
Type | Royal Marines Base |
Site history | |
Built | 1779 |
Built for | Admiralty |
In use | 1779-1950 |
Garrison information | |
Occupants | Chatham Division, Royal Marines |
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