Prince William of Gloucester Barracks
| Prince William of Gloucester Barracks | |
|---|---|
| Grantham | |
| File:Prince William of Gloucester Barracks (ex RAF Spitalgate) - geograph.org.uk - 6260528.jpg Entrance to Prince William of Gloucester Barracks | |
| Site information | |
| Type | Barracks |
| Owner | Ministry of Defence |
| Operator | File:Flag of the British Army.svg British Army |
| Location | |
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| Site history | |
| Built | 1977 |
| In use | 1977–present |
| Garrison information | |
| Occupants | Army Training Regiment Grantham |
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Prince William of Gloucester Barracks is a British Army installation in Grantham in Lincolnshire.
History
[edit | edit source]The barracks were established on the site of the former RAF Spitalgate airbase in October 1976, as the new Central Volunteer Headquarters for the Royal Corps of Transport.[1] The barracks were formally named after Prince William of Gloucester at a ceremony held in March 1977, led by Princess Alice, Duchess of Gloucester.[2] The Central Volunteer Headquarters were renamed the Royal Corps of Transport Territorial Army Depot and Training Centre in 1979.[2] The facility provided centralised training for all volunteer members of the Royal Corps of Transport.[2] In 1982, the first holder of the new post of Commander Royal Corps of Transport Territorial Army ('Commander RCT TA') moved into the barracks.[2] In the 1980s, the barracks also served as home to 54th Infantry Brigade.[3]
The barracks remain home to the Army Training Regiment (Grantham), which provides phase one training to Army Reserve recruits.[4]
Future
[edit | edit source]In September 2016, it was announced that the barracks were to be sold by the Ministry of Defence.[5] In November 2016, the Ministry of Defence announced that the site would close in 2020.[6] This was later extended to 2029.[7]
Current units
[edit | edit source]Current units based at the camp include:[8]
- Headquarters, 102nd Logistic Brigade[9]
- 167 Catering Support Regiment, Royal Logistic Corps[10]
- 294 (Grantham) Supply Squadron, 159 Regiment, Royal Logistic Corps[11]
- 2 Operational Support Group, Royal Logistic Corps[11]
- Home Headquarters, Royal Lancers[12]
- Army Training Regiment Grantham
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