Wellington Barracks
Barracks of the British Army in Westminster, London / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
For the building in Hong Kong, see Wellington Barracks, Hong Kong. For the former barracks in Dublin, see Griffith Barracks. For the building in Bury, see Wellington Barracks, Bury.
Wellington Barracks is a military barracks in Westminster, central London, for the Foot Guards battalions on public duties in that area. The building is located about 300 yards (270 m) from Buckingham Palace, allowing the guard to be able to reach the palace very quickly in an emergency, and lies between Birdcage Walk and Petty France. Three companies are based at the barracks, as well as all of the Foot Guards bands and the regimental headquarters.
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Wellington Barracks | |
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London | |
Coordinates | 51°29′59″N 0°8′16″W |
Type | Barracks |
Site information | |
Owner | Ministry of Defence |
Operator | British Army |
Site history | |
Built | 1833 |
Built for | War Office |
In use | 1833-Present |
Garrison information | |
Occupants | Grenadier Guards Coldstream Guards Scots Guards |
Designations | Grade II listed building |
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